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Arnot Health Special Procedures Tech/Radiology Tech - Interventional Radiology in Elmira, New York
Job Description
Sign-On Bonuses up to $15,000
*Terms of payment vary based on experience
MAIN FUNCTION:
Assists the radiologist in the performance of angiographic procedures and performs the duties of a staff radiologic technologist. Reports to the diagnostic radiology supervisor.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs all staff radiologic technologist duties.
Assists the radiologist during special procedure i.e. angiography) with knowledge of the sequence of different steps required, handling of the instruments, (i.e. catheters, guidewires, needles).
Prepares the patient for special procedures.
Prepares different contrast media for different procedures.
Prepares and sets up sterile field and trays for the procedure.
Sets up injection rates, filming programs and exposure sequences, as directed by the radiologist.
Takes call on a rotating basis.
Is familiar with and demonstrates Quality in Action principles and participates in the process as appropriate.
EDUCATION:
Current NYS Radiologic Technologist License. ARRT Certification.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one-year experience in radiology.
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work requires walking or standing in excess of 90% of the time. Work requires bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 lbs. moving patients. Work requires pushing of beds, stretchers, and mobile x-ray equipment.
EXPOSURE CATEGORY:
Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
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