Travel Special Procedure Technician
Watertown, NY
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

RADIOLOGY SPECIALIST ASSISTANT
Interventional Radiology
100 Mile Radius Rule
Shift: 8am-4:30pm

The Radiology Specialist Assistant provides patient care services in accordance with approved delineation of privileges under the supervision of a physician. This role delivers age-appropriate care across the lifespan and supports the continuum of care through clinical expertise, patient assessment, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide medical services to patients within scope of practice and assigned privileges
- Perform patient assessments using age-specific growth and development principles
- Deliver safe, high-quality, and compassionate care
- Assist supervising physician with radiologic procedures and patient management
- Maintain patient flow and organize clinical workload effectively
- Provide guidance and direction to clinical staff involved in patient care
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations
- Ensure compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws, hospital policies, and regulatory standards
- Maintain confidentiality of protected health information (PHI)
- Perform fluoroscopic procedures, including barium studies (e.g., upper GI series, small bowel follow-through, and enemas).
- Perform joint injections under fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance.
- Conduct paracentesis and thoracentesis procedures, including patient preparation, imaging guidance, and post-procedure monitoring.
- Place abscess drains using ultrasound or CT guidance, ensuring sterile technique and accurate positioning.
- Perform bone marrow biopsies, including site preparation and specimen collection.
- Perform biopsies with ultrasound and CT guidance for various tissues and organs, adhering to protocols for minimizing complications.
- Perform ultrasound-guided and stereotactic breast biopsies as well as marker clip placement.
- Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and technologists to prepare procedure rooms, manage equipment, and maintain inventory of supplies.
- Document procedures accurately, including procedural notes, imaging findings, and patient outcomes.
- Educate patients on procedures, obtain informed consent, and provide pre- and post-procedure instructions.
- Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, radiation protection standards, and infection control guidelines.

Education
- Graduate of an approved course of study acceptable to the New York State Education Department
- Bachelor's degree required Radiologic Technology or a related field; certification as a Radiologist Assistant (RA) or Physician Assistant (PA) with radiology focus preferred.

Certifications:
Current ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification in Radiography; additional certifications in CT, Ultrasound, or Interventional Radiology (e.g., RRA - Registered Radiologist Assistant) are highly desirable.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred.