Interventional Radiology Technologist
010 - UHS Wilson Medical Center
Johnson City, NY
5x8 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

Work Environment

• All work is performed in the department which consists of the Interventional Angio Suite as well as several CT and x-ray rooms. These rooms are air conditioned as well as heated, areas are occasionally subject to fumes. Work may also be done in operating rooms or emergency department. Delivery of services is through the use of radiation to produce images for physician diagnosis readings, and intervention on neuro and non-neuro procedures.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information

• Clinical – Access to patient information that is not restricted (an example of restricted information is ARU) – Level 3

Staff Supervised

• Not Applicable

Up to a $10,000 sign on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria. Talk with your recruiter to learn more. Eligible new graduates have the potential for $15,000 in forgiveness.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for all IR and neurointerventional procedures to include: discograms, aspirations, therapeutic injections, angiography and ablations.

• Provides technical support and clinical assistance, both sterile and non-sterile, of neurointerventional procedures including: tumor, epistaxis, and spinal lesion embolization.

• Operates required advanced imaging equipment using established guidelines and imaging protocols for interventional and neurointerventional patient procedures.

• Ensures proper safety standards are met and radiation safety practices are adhered to.

• Instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties when necessary.

• Performs quality assurance checks on equipment.

• Assists in maintaining supply inventory for all IR and neuro IR procedures.

• Utilizes UHS information systems including IR scheduling online.

• Reviews coding procedures for accurate billing of all neuro IR and IR procedures.

• Learns new techniques and technology by attending lectures, seminars, and educational readings.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Required:

• Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology

• New York State license as Radiologic Technologist and ARRT

Preferred:

• Previous experience as Neurointerventional Radiologic Technologist.

#IND1

United Health Services is seeking a Neurointerventional Radiologic Technologist. The Neurointerventional Radiologic Technologist is responsible for performing routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic technical procedures under the direction of a physician in the Angio Interventional Radiology or Neuro IR services including extra-cranial and intra-cranial angiography, vertebroplasty, other spinal injections, myelograms, cisternograms, embolizations, cryoablations, coilings, and clot retrievals. Customers served include UHSH employees, Medical Staff, patients and regulatory agencies. Priority will be given to activities that directly affect customer service.