Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist
Johnson City, NY
Modern Healthcare Solutions
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Neurointerventional Radiologic Tech

The Neurointerventional Radiologic Technologist plays a crucial role in performing a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under physician guidance within the Angio Interventional Radiology or Neuro IR services. This includes services such as extra-cranial and intracranial angiography, vertebroplasty, spinal injections, myelograms, cisternograms, embolizations, cryoablations, coilings, and clot retrievals. The position emphasizes customer service and effective communication with colleagues, patients, and regulatory agencies.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for all interventional and neurointerventional procedures, including discograms, aspirations, therapeutic injections, angiography, and ablations.
• Assist in both sterile and non-sterile technical support during neurointerventional procedures such as tumor, epistaxis, and spinal lesion embolization.
• Operate advanced imaging equipment following established guidelines and protocols for interventional procedures.
• Ensure and uphold safety standards, adhering to radiation safety practices.
• Instruct students and residents and fulfill preceptor duties when necessary.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on equipment to maintain performance standards.
• Assist in managing supply inventory for all IR and neuro IR procedures.
• Utilize information systems for scheduling and record-keeping.
• Review coding procedures to ensure accurate billing for all procedures performed.
• Engage in continuous professional development by attending lectures, seminars, and educational readings.
• Follow accepted clinical principles and procedures while performing or overseeing interventional diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and secure hospital information.
• Comply with all policies and procedures regarding incident reporting.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Continuous Learning
• Initiative
• Judgment/Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Quality Focus
• Reliability
• Technical Expertise

Education and Certification Requirements

• Associate’s degree in radiologic technology is required.
• New York State license as a Radiologic Technologist is required.
• ARRT(R) certification is required.
• BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross) is required.

Additional Information

The typical schedule for this role is from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with expectations for on-call duties every other weekend. Candidates will need to be available to report to the hospital within a designated time frame when called in.