Special Procedures Technologist

Catholic Health Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

Catholic Health's St. Francis Hospital seeks an Interventional/Special Procedures Technologist to assist physicians, prepare patients, and manage interventional procedures, equipment, and supplies. You will educate patients and serve as a liaison in intra- and post-procedure care.

Required: radiology education, NY licensure, ARRT certification, BLS/CPR; 1+ year OR x-ray experience preferred; interventional radiology experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiology is required.
• NYDOH License is required.
• ARRT Certification is required.
• BLS/CPR Certification by American Heart Association is required.
• One (1) or more years of experience as a practicing OR x-ray technologist in a high volume setting is preferred.
• Interventional radiology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge to perform specialized technical skills in vascular, non-vascular, and interventional procedures.
• Participates in the diagnosis and treatment of invasive procedures.
• Assist the radiologist and nursing team for interventional procedures.
• Maintains a high-level of competency as it relates to the operation of all radiographic equipment, including C-arm, O-arm, Hybrid Equipment Rooms, Power Injector and Interventional suites.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Radiology equipment operation

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiology

NYDOH License

ARRT Certification

BLS/CPR Certification

Tools

C-arm

O-arm

Hybrid Equipment Rooms

Power Injector

Job description

Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

Job Details

The Interventional/Special Procedures Technologist will provide proficient technical support by assisting the physician with patient preparation, intra and post-interventional/surgical procedures, management of supplies and devices and assisting with direct patient care. Responsible for safe and effective operation of radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment as well as specialized imaging and technical equipment used for procedures. Is a patient/family educator, advocate and liaison.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge to perform specialized technical skills in vascular, non-vascular, and interventional procedures.
• Participates in the diagnosis and treatment of invasive procedures.
• Assist the radiologist and nursing team for interventional procedures.
• Maintains a high-level of competency as it relates to the operation of all radiographic equipment, including C-arm, O-arm, Hybrid Equipment Rooms, Power Injector and Interventional suites.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiology is required
• NYDOH License is required
• ARRT Certification is required
• BLS/CPR Certification by American Heart Association is required
• One (1) or more years of experience as a practicing OR x-ray technologist in a high volume setting is preferred
• Interventional radiology experience is preferred

Salary Range

USD $49.41 - USD $64.39 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Join our team at St. Francis Hospital and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace.