Neuro Interventional Radiologic Technologist I

Interventional Radiology Technologist

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Job Location:

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: 910132 Neurosurgery Clinical Support

Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URCA 214 H

Compensation Range: $35.35 - $47.72

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

Responsible for setting up interventional radiology (IR) rooms specific to the study being conducted. Utilizes customer service skills while interacting with patients as well as family members to create a caring atmosphere during their visit.

Machines And Equipment Used

• Systems: Medical record (eRecord), PACS, Radiology Information System (RIS), patient transport, communication systems, web paging, telephone/fax, printers, Inventory Management System.
• Equipment: Wheelchairs, Stretchers, Patient beds, C-arms, Fluoro rooms, Ultrasound equipment used for IR procedures, ablation / cryo units, patient transfer assist devices (slider boards, lifts, hover mats), Image post processing equipment.

Typical Duties

• Prepares room and patient specific to the exam to be performed.
• Arranges equipment, trays, supplies, position patients, and determine proper exposure factors in order to produce a high-quality image.
• Utilizes electronic patient information systems to verify patient name, date, appropriate exam, and any special exam specific comments from the provider. Understands and practices the Dual patient identifier procedure.
• Observes each patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to meet his or her age-specific needs.
• Transfers patients to and from imaging tables using assistive devices such as ARJO lift, transfer boards, hover mats.
• Scrubs with physicians as required.
• Maintains accurate patient record keeping by properly identifying images and assuring images are sent to the PACS system correctly.
• Completes and bills for studies accurately

Qualifications

• Completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology. Maintains current NYS licensure and ARRT certification with CE credits as required. One-year experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred

Note: This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit management from assigning other work as required.

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