Special Procedure Technician

BronxCare Health System•New York, NY

8d•$59 - $60

About The Position

Performs and obtains high-quality, high-resolution imaging with adequate shielding and collimation (ALARA) for fluoroscopic guidance on inpatients, emergency department patients, and outpatients, including patient positioning and preparation. Provides technical support to cardiac catheterization as needed. Works with the interventional radiologist during image-guided percutaneous procedures and obtains imaging data as prescribed by the radiologist.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as an X-ray Technologist.
At least one year of experience working in an Interventional Radiology (special procedures) setting.
New York State license as an X-ray Technologist.
Certification to inject in accordance with Section 89.40 of Part 89.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration.
New York State Department of Health (BERP) certification to inject contrast.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain positive, professional, courteous, and appropriate relationships with patients, visitors, and employees, while supporting a positive public perception of BronxCare Health System.
Participate in departmental performance and quality improvement activities and comply with safety and security policies, incident and occurrence reporting, infection control standards, and patient and customer service requirements.
Obtain high-quality, high-resolution images with appropriate shielding and collimation for fluoroscopically guided examinations of inpatients, emergency department patients, and outpatients.
Perform complex imaging angles, such as AP, lateral, and oblique views, as needed to help ensure proper needle placement during fluoroscopically guided procedures.
Assist the interventional radiologist with patient positioning for image-guided percutaneous procedures.
Obtain imaging data in the manner prescribed by the interventional radiologist.
Use fluoroscopic, radiographic, and other imaging equipment and systems.
Deliver assessment, treatment, and patient care appropriate to the growth, development, and ages of the patients served.
Maintain departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards; communicate supply shortages and inventory needs to the supervisor.
Maintain a clean and safe work area in accordance with infection control standards.
Use the hospital computer system effectively and in accordance with hospital policy for job responsibilities.
Maintain attendance and punctuality, including timely starts and returns from breaks and lunch.