Neuro Interventional Radiologic Technologist I

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

5d•$35 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is seeking a Neuro Interventional Radiologic Technologist I to join their Neurosurgery Clinical Support department. This full-time position involves setting up interventional radiology (IR) rooms, interacting with patients and families, and performing various technical duties to ensure high-quality imaging and patient care. The role is part of a career ladder with three bands, allowing for growth and increased responsibility based on experience, certification, and performance.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Band One (I): Non-Certified IR Technologist - Technologists new to the IR Department who require training as well as regular direct supervision and guidance from a more senior technologist.
Band Two (II): Certified IR Technologist - With minimal supervision is responsible for setting up for all interventional procedures in a safe and efficient manner, completing all associated paper and computer work.
Band Two requires a minimum of 18 months of progressively responsible professional work experience as an IR specialist in a clinical or hospital environment with at least 6 months dedicated to the URMC Imaging Sciences Department, certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology, and capable of performing all IR competencies including but not limited to: TIPS, Angiography, Ablations, Pediatrics, Neuro IR, CT Guided Procedures.
Band Three (III): Advanced IR Technologist - Independently is responsible for preparing for all IR procedures and handling patients in a safe and efficient manner, completing all associated paper and computer work, and discharging the patient from the IR department with appropriate post IR instructions.
Band Three requires a minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible professional work experience as an IR specialist in a clinical or hospital environment with 1 year dedicated to the URMC Imaging Sciences Department 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.
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.