Neuro IR Technologist

Description

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported.

Together, we are a team of 15,000+  strong hearts and  open minds.

If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
 
Northern Dutchess Hospital is an 84-bed hospital located in picturesque Rhinebeck, New York.

We are leaders in the Hudson Valley for maternity and orthopedic excellence and provide award-winning care in a wide range of specialties, from cancer and heart disease prevention to bariatric surgery and healthy aging services.
 
Our accolades include the following:
 


* The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety


* U.S.

News & World Report - High performance in knee replacement


* Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence


* Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5 Star Rating

 
At Northern Dutchess Hospital, we pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration and teamwork, where every voice is valued and contributes to our shared success.

When you step through our doors, you will feel a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our hospital a truly special place to work.

Our staff is friendly, dedicated and deeply committed to the well-being of our patients and each other’s success.
Purpose Provides health care services applying x-ray energy and computer processing techniques to assist in diagnosis or treatment.

 Performs computed tomography and related procedures to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner.

 Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.

 Provides appropriate patient care and recognized patient=s conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. 
Essential Responsibilities: 
1.

   Demonstrates working knowledge of any and all modality specific ancillary equipment such as, contrast injectors, portable ultrasound unit, Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), patient monitoring, QC phantoms, PAC’s/RIS workstations.

Performs exams following modality specific protocols resulting in high quality images using appropriate imaging techniques.
2.

   Appropriate storage, handling and administration of intravenous contrast agents.

  
3.

   Maintains documentation and insures accuracy of all pertinent patient and procedural data such as patient history, exam title, patient demographics, laterality markers, and modality specific questionnaires and screening tools.
4.

   Prepares patient for procedure: providing instructions to obtain desired results.

Gain cooperation and minimize anxiety as per patient education standards.
5.

   Applies safety principles to minimize risks to patient, self, and others.

Following establish standards such as ALARA...