Special Procedures Technologist - Bellevue Hospital

Special Procedures Technologist - Bellevue Hospital

Allied Health --> Radiology

New York, NY Full-Time/Regular

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Special Procedures Tech - Bellevue. In this role, the successful candidate will perform medically prescribed radiographs and interventional procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Has a clear understanding of the mission of the hospital and the Cardiac Cath / EP / Radiology Department.
• Report malfunctioning, damaged or missing equipment parts to MDs, nursing and contracted vendor (Crothall).
• Prepare, prime and set ready for use, the contrast injector.
• Send, retrieve from archive, move, split, copy, delete, import and request assistance for problems with images in the PACS system.
• Assist in the back loading of data into the PACS system after a downtime.
• Maintain radiology inventory supplies by anticipating needed items, regularly checking inventory level, and placing order for new supplies
• Maintains a clean and safe environment by complying with processes and regulations.
• Is aware of the policies and procedure for reporting and contacting radiation safety issue to the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
• Ensures the use of gonad shielding on all patients whenever possible. Use lead markers indicating laterality and Tech ID on all images.
• Use the patient positioning, the immobilizing devices, equipment adjustment and technique factors appropriate to the body party being studied to obtain optimal image quality.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the radiation safety protocols and the ALARA principle and incorporates them into the performance of all general diagnostic exams.
• Maintain daily QA, QC phantom calibrations log book for compliance issues.
• Has knowledge of how to perform daily QA, QC phantom calibrations an all general diagnostic units and equipment.
• Maintain active certification and or licensing by all city, state and or federal regulatory agencies as required by law and provide proof of all required continuing education programs mandated by law.
• Demonstrate knowledge and dominance on equipment set-up, utilization and care of the equipment.
• Prepare and clean the exam area before and after each patient.
• Demonstrates proper scrub technique
• Independently implements patient procedures in accordance with department protocols and standards.
• Effectively assess patients information and status, and follows appropriate procedure(s) accordingly
• Capable of recognizing and reporting the first sign of medical emergencies to the MDs and nursing staffs.
• Understand and demonstrates skills applying established procedures for patient identification.
• Understand and apply the organizations service standards and incorporates them into the daily workflow of the Cardiac Cath / EP / Radiology area.
• Other duties as assigned by the DON, Head Nurse, Nursing Lead and MDs accordingly.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certificate from accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• New York State license or temporary permit to practice Diagnostic Radiology.
• 1-2 years work experience as a radiology technician in any medical facility.
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Preferred Qualifications: BLS certification Bachelor's Degree Contrast Injection Certification Cardiac Cath Lab Experience Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab Experience

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $102,485.81 - $115,434.91 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.