Neuro Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist

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 preferred
  License, 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.

*Additional Salary Detail
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).