Interventional Radiology Technologist

Opportunity:

GGH IR Tech - ACUTE : TECH : Rad Tech

Job Details:

• Full-time day shift position, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 40 hours per week guaranteed
• 13-week contract
• Travel contract only - must reside outside a 30-mile radius from the facility
• NYS license required
• Completion of Radiologic Technology program in AMA approved 2-year program or AAS degree in Radiologic Technology required
• Minimum 1 year of prior experience as an IR Tech required
• Required certification: BLS (AHA or RQI only)
• Perform specialized diagnostic and interventional radiographic procedures including angiograms and biopsies
• Operate radiographic, digital imaging, and related equipment safely and accurately to obtain high-quality diagnostic images
• Demonstrate proficiency in radiographic positioning, image evaluation, collimation, and appropriate field-of-view selection
• Apply radiation safety principles and appropriate shielding to protect patients, staff, and self
• Prepare and administer contrast media according to established protocols and recognize and respond to contrast reactions and medical emergencies
• Perform scrub technologist duties and assist radiologists during interventional procedures
• Provide imaging support to anesthesiologists during pain management procedures
• Verify patient identification, procedure orders, and informed consent while ensuring proper patient preparation and patient safety
• Maintain a sterile field using aseptic technique and follow infection prevention and universal precautions
• Monitor patient condition during procedures and promptly communicate any changes in clinical status to the care team
• Demonstrate proficiency in the Radiology Information System (RIS) including patient registration, documentation, and charge entry
• Provide diagnostic imaging services to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and interventional services to adult and geriatric patients