Job DescriptionThis is a Travel position. You must live more than 30 miles from the facility to be considered for this position.
Position OverviewType of Position: Travel
Description:
Interventional Radiology Rad Tech - Neuro IRShift Details
- 4x10-hour shifts, Days
- Weekends and holidays required per unit needs
- On-call/callback required per unit needs
- Call 1-2 times per week
- 1-2 weekends of call per month
Position Overview
- Interventional radiology experience is preferred
- The unit typically trains Rad Techs coming from other modalities for up to six months upon starting in Neuro IR
- Neurosurgery/Neuroscience experience is required
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrates competence in selecting exposure factors, positioning, and consistently produces radiologic images of diagnostic quality
- Works cooperatively with all members of the department to resolve problems expediently
- Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness, and accountability when dealing with customers
- Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity for patients' rights in all interfaces with patients
Areas of Emphasis
- Administers oral contrast as needed per exam
- Instructs and prepares patients for radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations and assists the Radiologist during procedures
- Demonstrates competence and proficiency in operation of all x-ray equipment, CR and DR systems
- Reports equipment malfunctions to manager or lead
- Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to the department's advantage - assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc.
- Understands role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only
- Demonstrates competency in providing health care services in own job category to all age groups
- Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships with all age groups
Documentation / Information Management
- Demonstrates competency in the use of Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS), and PACS
- Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (BPI projects, task forces, etc.) when warranted
- Demonstrates confidentiality using own password and all patient care modules
- Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel in other areas of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette
Requirements
- BLS certification (American Heart Association ONLY)
- Two (2) years of experience
- Valid Technician License in the state of NY
- ARRT certification
- Neurosurgery/Neuroscience experience
Nice to Have
- Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR) experience
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