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Job Location drjobs

Rhinebeck, NY - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 47 - 59

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description

Position at Northern Dutchess Hospital

Purpose Provides health care services applying x-ray energy and computer processing techniques to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs computed tomography and related procedures to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognized patients conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates working knowledge of any and all modality specific ancillary equipment such as contrast injectors portable ultrasound unit Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) patient monitoring QC phantoms PACs/RIS workstations. Performs exams following modality specific protocols resulting in high quality images using appropriate imaging techniques.
2. Appropriate storage handling and administration of intravenous contrast agents.
3. Maintains documentation and insures accuracy of all pertinent patient and procedural data such as patient history exam title patient demographics laterality markers and modality specific questionnaires and screening tools.
4. Prepares patient for procedure: providing instructions to obtain desired results. Gain cooperation and minimize anxiety as per patient education standards.
5. Applies safety principles to minimize risks to patient self and others. Following establish standards such as ALARA.
6. Conducts ongoing patient assessment including monitoring of the patients condition and assuming the responsibility for provision of physical or psychological needs during procedures ensuring patient safety. Provides pre and post procedure patient education.
7. Assists as needed to perform modality specific QA/QC procedures insuring equipment operates within manufacturers and regulatory guidelines.
8. Assumes responsibility of assigned area assuring all rooms are clean stocked with supplies and meets the standards set by each modality.
9. Participates in modality specific PI Plan.
10. Contributes to the efficient operation of the department through communication either written or verbal with lead technologist training to equipment patients and other staff members.
11. Adheres to all infection control protocols including sterile technique while setting up procedure table and assisting as scrub tech during procedures.
12. Performs IV contrast injections in accordance with hospital and NYS DOH guidelines.
13. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect Excellence Accountability Compassion Honor).
14. Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
15. Performs other duties as required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
2 years Intervention Radiology experience preferred.
License Registration or Certification Requirements:
NYS Registered Radiologic Technologist
ARRT- Radiology required
BLS required

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.

Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital

Org Unit: 1344

Department: Interventional Radiology

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $47.98 - $59.09 Hourly

Employment Type

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