Special Procedures Tech.

White Plains Hospital Center•White Plains, NY

51d

About The Position

Performs special procedures, interventional imaging. Prepares patient for procedures. Assists radiologists when needed. Prepares, operates and cares for the equipment being used. Adheres to established standards of care. Pursues appropriate continuing education. Assumes responsibility for assigned area and duties. Adheres to established customer service programs. Performs other duties as assigned, such as quality assurance. Exercises professional judgments in performance of procedures. Provides patient care.

Requirements

The IR/Special Procedure Technologist must be a graduate of an allied health education and accredited radiography school or hospital based program.
NY State DOH Licensure or Limited Permit required. ARRT registered (RT) and radiograph (R).
BLS certification through the (AHA) American Heart Association is required or must be completed with 90 days of hire.
Must be able to speak, write, understand and communicate the English language.
Retain composure under stress
Teamwork & Adaptability
Acts as a Professional Role Model
Assessment Skills
Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
Attention to Detail
Planning & Organizing
Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills
Stress Tolerance
Must be able to wear lead aprons for extended periods of time
Must be able to remain in stationary position 50% of the time
The person in this position needs to occasionally move about the department to access patients and paperwork
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
The person in this position frequently communicates with patients who have questions about their bills/financial obligations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Must be able to observe and inspect employees and patients in the department
Frequently move and position patients for exams using proper body mechanics

Nice To Haves

ARRT Vascular Interventional certification within 1 year of hire highly preferred.
2 years neuro interventional experience required for newly hired Special Procedures Technologists working in Neuro Interventional Radiology (NIR). Existing employees must demonstrate competency to perform NIR procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnaires
Assumes responsibilities for designated areas and/or procedures and produces good technical images, reviewing completed scans for quality, completeness for the type of test ordered
Assists physicians during procedures as necessary
On Call rotation required
Performs quality assurance and calibrations as needed
Will be required to work in case of emergency procedures or when situations arise in the department
Maintains the cleanliness of all areas, equipment and accessories. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to Supervisor/Manager
Prints patient CD if needed
Performs routine office duties, such as answering the phones, checking previous reports/ films, documents information on patients request, utilizes EMR and PACS systems
Notifies front desk staff upon exam completion
May be assigned as instructor or preceptor
Introduces themselves and educates each patient or family member regarding the examination that is ordered
Should be knowledgeable and skillful in providing care, based on age, physical and psychosocial stature of patient populations; pediatric, adolescent, adults and geriatric groups.
Attends staff meetings and in-services
Performs all other related duties as assigned