IR Technologist

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: 500252 Imaging Sciences-Angio

Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URCD 212 H

Compensation Range: $32.00 - $43.20

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE
Responsible for setting up interventional radiology (IR) rooms specific to the study being conducted. Utilizes customer service skills while interacting with patients as well as family members to create a caring atmosphere during their visit. Progresses towards proficient and competent performance with regards to interventional procedures, fluoroscopy room equipment, digital subtraction, inventory, power injections and post processing tools.
SCHEDULE
FT, 40 hours (days)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares room and patient specific to the exam to be performed.
• Arranges equipment, trays, supplies, position patients, and determine proper exposure factors to produce a high-quality image.
• Utilizes electronic patient information systems to verify patient name, date, appropriate exam, and any special exam specific comments from the provider.
• Understands and practices the Dual patient identifier procedure.
• Observes each patient’s status and interprets appropriate information needed to meet age-specific needs.
• Transfers patients to and from imaging tables using assistive devices such as ARJO lift, transfer boards, hover mats.
• Maintains accurate patient record keeping by properly identifying images and ensuring images are sent to PACS system correctly.
• Completes and bills for studies accurately.

Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology required
• 1 year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist - current NYS licensure upon hire required and
• ARRT Radiography Certification with CE credits upon hire required

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