Special Procedures/Interventional Technologist-Full Time-Day Northwell Health - 3.7 Danbury, CT Job Details Full-time $46.67 - $60.85 an hour 12 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or

GED ARRT

Certification Full Job Description Description Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:

Assists physicians in interventional procedures and takes x-rays and angiographs as ordered by referring physicians under state and registry guidelines.

Responsibilities:

1. Takes quality diagnostic images. Verifies physicians orders, enters patient's demographics and evaluates film. 2. Assists/scrubs with radiologist utilizing universal precautions at all times. 3. Explains procedure to patient and answers any questions. 4. Administers and records isotope dosage in accordance with established departmental protocol. 5. Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Ensures radiation protection for patient. 6. Orders supplies/inventory. Stocks all supplies on a daily basis. 7. Charts patients accounts accurately. 8. Accurately schedules Interventional Procedures. 9. Monitors radiographic quality for optimum diagnosis ensuring all films have the proper identification. 10. Performs all CME functions prior to submitting case for dictation. 11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Required:

Minimum Experience:

three years

Credentials:

ARRT,RAD

Desired:

BLS and ACLS.

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:

Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:

ARRT,RAD

Company:

Danbury Hospital Org Unit:

192

Department:

Interventional Radiology Exempt:

No Salary Range:

$48.67-$60.85 Hourly