Neuro Rad Tech

Neuro Radiologic Technologist (Contract) – New York (14642)

SMH Interventional Radiology Rad Tech
must have Neurosurgery/neuroscience
4x10hrs, Days; weekends, holidays, on call/callback per unit needs
call 1-2x/week and 1-2 weekends of call/month
Position Requirements:

• Active New York State Radiologic Technologist license (NY ONLY)

• BLS (AHA only) required

• Minimum 2 years of experience required

• Interventional Radiology (IR) experience preferred

• VIR certification is a plus

Key Responsibilities:

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

2. Demonstrates competence in selecting exposure factors, positioning and consistently
produces radiologic images of diagnostic quality.
3. Works cooperatively with all members of the department to resolve problems
expediently.
4. Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when
dealing with customers.
5. Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity for patient’s rights in all interfaces with
patients.
C. AREAS OF EMPHASIS

1. Administers oral contrast as needed per exam.
2. Instructs and prepares patients for radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations and assists
Radiologist during procedures.
3. Demonstrates competence and proficiency in operation if all x-ray equipment, CR and
DR systems.
4. Reports equipment malfunctions to manager or lead.
5. Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures
to department advantage-assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc.
6. Employee understands his/her role on maintaining medication security to authorized
personnel only.
7. Demonstrates competency in providing health care services in own job category to all
age groups.
8. Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships to all age groups.
D. DOCUMENTATION/INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
1. Demonstrates competency in the use of Hospital information System (HIS), Radiology
Information System (RIS) and PACS.
2. Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (BPI projects, task forces,
etc.) when warranted.
3. Demonstrate confidentiality using own password and all patient care modules.
4. Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel
in other areas of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette