Radiology Technologist

This is a full-itme position at our out-patient surgical center performs vascular-access procedures, PAD, and embolization.

A per-diem position is also available.

We work only day-shift.

No Call.

No evening shift.

No night shift.

No holidays.

Limited Saturday hours and this is rotated among team.

Location: 403 E 91st St Floor 2
New York, NY 10128

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports the Organization’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy.  Adheres to the Organization’s Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and policy requirements.

Assists physicians in performing a variety of interventional radiology procedures.  Responsible for the operation and quality control of the radiological equipment in accordance with the Organization’s policies, procedures, and training.  Assists with the inventory and supply management.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Performs various activities necessary for the preparation of the patient and the procedure room for the radiology procedures in compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.


* Reviews patient specific procedure orders to determine materials/supplies that will be needed.


* Sets up/ stocks the procedure room/procedure trays with all needed supplies and interventional equipment prior to procedure and cleans procedure room post procedure, including but not limited to cleaning of equipment/machinery.


* Conducts all necessary preparations of the patient procedure room and documents when appropriate.


* Explains procedure to the patient, answers questions and addresses patient concerns.


* Assists with preparing the patient for the surgical procedure by positioning, shaving and prepping.


* Performs patient transfers and transports patient to and from procedure room.


* Inputs patient data into the C-Arm.


* Acts as scrub assistant assisting the physician during interventional procedures and administers fluoroscopy to enable the physician to see flow through the blood vessels to identify areas in need of intervention while maintaining a sterile technique according to the established company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.


* Complies with HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient confidentiality.


* Draws up intravenous medication and labels as per the organization’s medication labeling policy.


* Processes x-ray images and archives to the image repository, CD or DVD to comply with the organization’s policies and procedures for patient medical records and state regulations.



* Provides outstanding quality of patient care by supporting and driving the organization’s quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of CQI tools.


* Assists with implementing the organization’s quality goals and facility specific action plans to a...