IR Neuro Rad Tech

Join our team as an Interventional Radiology Rad Tech specializing in Neurosurgery/Neuroscience at SMH. This position offers a 4x10 hour schedule during the day, with weekends, holidays, and on-call/callback duties as per unit needs. On-call duties are required 1-2 times per week and 1-2 weekends per month.

We are seeking a healthcare professional with interventional radiology experience. Our unit typically trains Radiologic Technologists from other modalities for up to six months when they start in neuro IR.

• Demonstrate competence in selecting exposure factors and positioning to consistently produce radiologic images of diagnostic quality.
• Work cooperatively with all department members to resolve problems expediently.
• Display flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness, and accountability when dealing with customers.
• Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to patient rights in all interactions.

• Administer oral contrast as needed per exam.
• Instruct and prepare patients for radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations and assist the Radiologist during procedures.
• Demonstrate competence and proficiency in the operation of all x-ray equipment, CR, and DR systems.
• Report equipment malfunctions to the manager or lead.
• Complete all assigned procedures in a timely manner and use time between procedures to the department's advantage by assisting others, performing clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc.
• Understand the role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only.
• Demonstrate competency in providing healthcare services in own job category to all age groups.
• Demonstrate competency in interpersonal relationships with all age groups.

• Demonstrate competency in the use of Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS), and PACS.
• Participate in hospital performance improvement activities (BPI projects, task forces, etc.) when warranted.
• Maintain confidentiality using own password and all patient care modules.
• Answer telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel in other areas while maintaining good phone etiquette.

• BLS (American Heart Association ONLY)
• Two (2) years of experience
• Licensing in the state of NY

• Technician License (NY ONLY) - Required
• Two (2) years of experience - Required
• BLS (American Heart Association ONLY) - Required
• Neurosurgery/Neuroscience Experience - Required
• AART - Required
• VIR - Nice to have