IR Technologist 1, Inpt
About The Position
The University of Rochester is committed to Meliora - Ever Better, with shared values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. This role is a full-time position within the Imaging Sciences-Angio department, located at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York. The IR Technologist is responsible for setting up interventional radiology (IR) rooms for specific studies, utilizing customer service skills with patients and families, and progressing towards proficiency in interventional procedures, fluoroscopy equipment, digital subtraction, inventory, power injections, and post-processing tools. The role involves preparing rooms and patients, arranging equipment, positioning patients, determining exposure factors, using electronic patient information systems, verifying patient identifiers, observing patient status, transferring patients using assistive devices, maintaining accurate patient records, and completing/billing for studies.
Requirements
- Completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology required Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist upon hire required
- ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification with CE credits upon hire required
Nice To Haves
- 1 year experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred
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.
- Progresses towards proficient and competent performance with regards to interventional procedures, fluoroscopy room equipment, digital subtraction, inventory, power injections and post processing tools.
- Prepares room and patient specific to the exam to be performed.
- Arranges equipment, trays, supplies, position patients, and determine proper exposure factors 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 appropriate information needed to meet age-specific needs.
- Transfers patients to and from imaging tables using assistive devices such as ARJO lift, transferboards, hover mats.
- Maintains accurate patient record keeping by properly identifying images and ensuring images are sent to the PACS system correctly.
- Completes and bills for studies accurately.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
