Radiology Technologist

Fresenius Medical Care•New York, NY

About The Position

Supports the organization’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy while complying with its policies, regulatory requirements, and Compliance Program. Assists physicians with interventional radiology procedures and is responsible for operating and performing quality control of radiological equipment. The role also supports patient preparation and care, procedure-room readiness and cleaning, medical-record integrity, supply and inventory management, radiation safety, quality improvement, and facility compliance activities. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and includes 10% travel.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Current ARRT certification and/or state licensure, as required by state regulations.
Successfully complete BLS certification.
Working knowledge of interventional equipment, including C-Arm and ultrasound equipment.
Experience with interventional procedures and with using, ordering, and maintaining required procedure materials and supplies.
Knowledge and experience with sterile techniques.
Knowledge of universal precautions and personal protective devices used when operating radiology systems.
Proficiency with computers and related software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; transfer and position patients weighing up to 400 pounds; and stand in a protective apron for 45–60 minutes.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree desirable; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Interventional Radiology certificate preferred.
Four to six years of related experience desirable; one year of experience preferred for candidates with ARRT.
Experience monitoring and maintaining inventory.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients and procedure rooms for radiology procedures in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
Review procedure orders and determine the materials and supplies needed; set up and stock procedure rooms and trays before procedures.
Clean procedure rooms and equipment after procedures and document preparations as appropriate.
Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, and address concerns.
Position, shave, and prep patients; transfer and transport patients to and from procedure rooms.
Enter patient data into the C-Arm.
Act as a scrub assistant during interventional procedures and administer fluoroscopy while maintaining sterile technique.
Follow patient-confidentiality requirements and medication-labeling policies, including drawing up and labeling intravenous medication.
Process x-ray images and archive them to the image repository, CD, or DVD in accordance with medical-record policies and state regulations.
Support quality standards and continuous quality improvement, assist with facility quality goals and action plans, and participate in CQI meetings with physicians.
Maintain accurate and complete medical records, file paperwork, and conduct regular audits.
Maintain clean, sanitary, safe, and aesthetically appropriate facility areas; inspect equipment and instruments before and after procedures and recommend repairs or replacement as needed.
Assist with disposal of hazardous waste and dirty linen, and organize and use supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste.
Attend and participate in Governing Body meetings, including assisting with agendas and gathering meeting materials and data.
Communicate effectively with physicians, ensure required instruments and equipment are available, and address physician concerns within the role’s areas of responsibility.
Assist in training and orienting new employees.
Review procedures and document equipment charges and verify CPT and ICD-9 codes to support accurate, timely patient billing.
Assist with inventory management, ordering, and restocking supplies.
Act as Radiation Safety Officer by monitoring radiation badges and conducting radiation-safety in-services.
Participate in facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and help develop action plans to address identified deficiencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.