Multi-Modality/Special Procedure Tech

Cayuga Medical Center

8d•$39 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Arnot Health is seeking a skilled and motivated Interventional Radiologic Technologist to join the radiology team at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, New York. The position is in the Interventional Radiology department and involves assisting radiologists with angiographic and other specialized procedures, as well as performing the full scope of duties expected of a radiologic technologist. The role is full-time, scheduled for 80 hours per pay period on the day shift, and includes rotating on-call responsibilities. The technologist prepares patients for specialized procedures, helps maintain a sterile field, prepares procedure trays, and supports radiologists during interventions. Duties also include mixing and administering contrast media as appropriate and setting injection rates, imaging programs, and exposure sequences according to radiologist instructions. Employees are expected to participate in Quality in Action initiatives to support quality and continuous improvement. The position requires a current New York State Radiologic Technologist License, ARRT certification, and at least one year of radiologic technologist experience. Basic Life Support certification is required within 90 days of hire. Physical demands include frequent walking or standing, bending and stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds, and pushing beds, stretchers, and mobile imaging equipment. The role has potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. The posting offers a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000, with payment terms varying by experience, and a standard pay rate of $39.00 to $58.00 per hour plus benefits.

Requirements

Current New York State Radiologic Technologist License.
ARRT Certification (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).
At least 1 year of radiologic technologist experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
Frequent walking or standing (90% or more of the time).
Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds for patient positioning and transport.
Ability to push beds, stretchers, and mobile imaging equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties of a radiologic technologist.
Assist radiologists during interventional procedures such as angiography, including managing catheters, guidewires, and needles.
Prepare patients for specialized procedures.
Mix and administer contrast media as appropriate for each exam.
Maintain a sterile field and prepare trays for procedures.
Set up injection rates, imaging programs, and exposure sequences based on radiologist instructions.
Take on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis.
Participate in Quality in Action initiatives to support quality and continuous improvement.