What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Procedure Technologist position at BronxCare Health System?
Overview
Performs and obtains high quality, high resolution imaging with adequate shielding and collimation (ALARA) essential for fluoroscopic guidance on all patients (i.e. In-Patients, ED Patients & Out Patients); patient positioning and preparation. Provide technical support to cardiac cath as needed
Responsibilities
-Ability to perform complex angle (e.g. anterior posterior (AP) lateral or obliqueviews which is often necessary during fluoroscopically guided procedures to ensure proper needle placement.
-Assists the Interventional Radiologist in positioning patient for image-guided percutaneous procedures.
-Responsible for obtaining imaging data in a manner prescribed by the interventional radiologist.
-Familiarity with fluoroscopic and radiographic equipment and other imagingsystems.
Qualifications
-Two (2) years experience as an X-ray Technologist and minimally one (1) year experience working in an Interventional Radiology (special procedures) setting.
-New York State License as an X-ray Technologist, certification to inject per the requirements of section 89.40 of part 89.
-American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT Registered).
-NYS Dept of Health (BERP) Certification to Inject Contrast.
-Basic Life Support (American Heart Association).
