Radiology Technologist

SMH Interventional Radiology Rad Tech<.>must have Neurosurgery/neuroscience<.>4x10hrs, Days; weekends, holidays, on call/callback per unit needs<.>call 1-2x/week and 1-2 weekends of call/month<.><.><. /><. /><.><.> Client would prefer HCP with interventional radiology experience. For reference, the unit typically train RTs coming from other modalities for up to six months when they start in neuro IR. <.><.><.>PRIMARY DUTIES AND

<.><.>2. Demonstrates competence in selecting exposure factors, positioning and consistently<.>produces radiologic images of diagnostic quality.<.>3. Works cooperatively with all members of the department to resolve problems<.>expediently.<.>4.

Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when<.>dealing with customers.<.>5. Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity for patient’s rights in all interfaces with<.>patients.<.>C. AREAS OF EMPHASIS<.><.>1.

Administers oral contrast as needed per exam.<.>2. Instructs and prepares patients for radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations and assists<.>Radiologist during procedures.<.>3. Demonstrates competence and proficiency in operation if all x-ray equipment, CR and<.>DR systems.<.>4.

Reports equipment malfunctions to manager or lead.<.>5. Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures<.>to department advantage-assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc.<.>6. Employee understands his/her role on maintaining medication security to authorized<.>personnel only.<.>7.

Demonstrates competency in providing health care services in own job category to all<.>age groups.<.>8. Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships to all age groups.<.>D. DOCUMENTATION/INFORMATION MANAGEMENT<.>1.

Demonstrates competency in the use of Hospital information System (HIS), Radiology<.>Information System (RIS) and PACS.<.>2. Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (BPI projects, task forces,<.>etc.) when warranted.<.>3. Demonstrate confidentiality using own password and all patient care modules.<.>4.

Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel<.>in other areas of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette.<.><.>Requirements: <.>BLS (American Heart Association ONLY) <.>Two (2) years experience<.>Licensing in the state of NY<.> Required/Desired Skills <.> Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience Technician License (NY ONLY) Required 0 Two (2) years experience Required 0 BLS (American Heart Association ONLY) Required 0 Neurosurgery/Neuroscience Experience Required 0 AART Required 0 VIR Nice to have 0