Radiology Technologist - Special Procedures Technologist at Rochester Regional Health

Muscatine, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

45.5

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radiologic Technology, Special Procedures, Angiography, Digital Acquisitions, Cardiac Catherizations, Pacemaker Insertion, IVC Filters, Stents, Peripheral Angioplasty, Coronary Angioplasty, Dialysis Catheters, PICCs, Vertebroplasty, Uterine Artery Embolizations, Sterile Technique, ALARA Principle

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Title: Radiology Technologist - Special Procedures Technologist Department: Cardiac/Cath Lab Location: Unity Hospital Hours Per Week: 40hrs Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00a-5:30pm, 4 shifts per week, Call is required - no more than 12 call shifts per month Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000 SUMMARY: Performs as a Radiologic Technologist and a Special Procedures Technologist in collaboration with multidisciplinary team within Interventional & Imaging Services. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Performs as a radiologic technologist; prioritizes tasks and exams, confirms patient identification and examination, provides radiologist with pertinent information for interpretation, individualizes and provides effective explanations of exams to patients, correctly positions patients for standards examination views, performs special or additional views if required by adjusting routine for difficult or limited movement patients. Assesses film quality and determines need for repeat. Discusses exam with radiologist. Works with all assigned x-ray equipment and accessories. • Performs as a Special Procedures Technologist. Procedures include but not limited to: all angiography and digital acquisitions, cardiac catherizations, pacemaker insertions, IVC filters, stents, peripheral angioplasty, coronary angioplasty, insertion of dialysis catheters, PICCs, vertebroplasty, uterine artery embolizations. • Utilizes the ALARA principle to maintain safe radiation standards. • Assists physicians in procedures requiring sterile technique. • Assists physician/RN in immediate post-operative care of patient. Holds pressure to groin after removal of sheath. • Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · 2 years college certificate or equivalent. · NYS license in Radiologic Technology required OR must hold NYS permit and obtain licensure within six months of hire. · If licensed after 2007 must obtain American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT) within 1 year of hire. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Radiologic Technologist experience preferred. · BLS Certification preferred. EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: RT(R) - Registered Radiologic Technologist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $33.25 - $45.50 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14626 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

Responsibilities

The technologist performs duties as both a Radiologic Technologist and a Special Procedures Technologist within Interventional & Imaging Services, prioritizing exams, positioning patients, and ensuring quality film assessment. Responsibilities also include performing specialized procedures like cardiac catheterizations and assisting physicians with sterile technique and immediate post-operative patient care.