Elmira, NY, 14905, USA
95 days ago
Special Procedures Tech/Radiology Tech - Interventional Radiology
Job Description **Sign-On Bonuses up to $15,000** *Terms of payment vary based on experience MAIN FUNCTION: Assists the radiologist in the performance of angiographic procedures and performs the duties of a staff radiologic technologist. Reports to the diagnostic radiology supervisor. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Performs all staff radiologic technologist duties. + Assists the radiologist during special procedure i.e. angiography) with knowledge of the sequence of different steps required, handling of the instruments, (i.e. catheters, guidewires, needles). + Prepares the patient for special procedures. + Prepares different contrast media for different procedures. + Prepares and sets up sterile field and trays for the procedure. + Sets up injection rates, filming programs and exposure sequences, as directed by the radiologist. + Takes call on a rotating basis. + Is familiar with and demonstrates Quality in Action principles and participates in the process as appropriate. EDUCATION: Current NYS Radiologic Technologist License. ARRT Certification. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one-year experience in radiology. CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work requires walking or standing in excess of 90% of the time. Work requires bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 lbs. moving patients. Work requires pushing of beds, stretchers, and mobile x-ray equipment. EXPOSURE CATEGORY: Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Requirements
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