Neuro Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist

Req Number 169637

FlexStaff is seeking a Neuro Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist to work for one of our external clients, a city health system, located in Brooklyn, NY.

This is open ended temporary contract. Schedule : Monday - Friday / 7 AM - 3 PM. On-Call if needed.

Requirements :

A minimum formal education of Associate Degree or certification equivalent and a minimum of 3 years job-related experience.

Certification and current registration in Vascular- Interventional Technology (VI) by ARRT is highly preferredLicense, NY State Radiologic Technologist License & ARRT Certification.

Requires minimum three years of previous experience performing minimally invasive, image-guided procedures on the brain and spine.

In this role you would be prepping and draping the patient prior to the procedure and scrubbing-in for the surgical portion of the procedure, and operating the radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment to produce the images.

Responsibilities :

Produces medical images to meet standards established in department protocols.

Verifies that area of interest has been imaged according to standard department protocols.

Operates various computer systems and ensures images are in PACS with the correct patient and examination identification information.

Operates contrast injectors.

Selects and modifies technical factors based on patient's age, weight, and physical condition to produce optimal images while keeping radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.

Operates fixed and mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment.

Produces hard-copy images and / or digitally archived images for use in patient care.

Assesses the patient in relation to the requested procedure by collecting pertinent data about the patient and the procedure.

Uses independent judgment and radiographic skills to position patients in order to obtain quality exams.

Assist in the billing process by providing / entering in the computer system the information about the supplies used.

Provides inventory control for vascular and interventional specific supplies such as catheters, guide wires, stents, procedure sets, etc.

Prep and drape the patient prior to any angiographic and interventional radiology procedures.

Documents information about patient care and radiologic services provided.

Prepares patient both physically and emotionally prior to examination, explaining procedures to allay patient fears.

Educates the patient, family, and other health care providers as appropriate regarding the requested procedure.

Analyzes collected data and uses professional judgment to select the most appropriate and cost-effective method for completing the requested procedure.

Alters positioning of patient and / or equipment as required by patient condition to obtain required images.

Performs all other duties as required.

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The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $61-$62 / hour

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