Special Procedures Tech Interventional Radiology
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center
- Westwood, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
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- Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.
- The Special Procedures Tech is responsible for assisting the Physician during interventional radiological procedures.
- Provides assistance to Physicians, other Radiology Technicians, and Registered Nurses in the performance of more complex procedures.
- Coordinates the daily activities within the Interventional Radiology Department.
- Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures in accordance with approved technique and the ALARA limits.
- Positions the patient on the examining table and sets up and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum view of the specific body area as requested by the physician.
- Functions to work independently and in a cooperative manner in teamwork teamwork-oriented atmosphere within the department and hospital-wide.
- Explains procedures to the patients to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation.
- Under the direction of a Radiologist or Vascular Surgeon, performs all Interventional procedures on all patient populations.
- Prepares and maintains a sterile environment by using aseptic techniques, drapes, equipment, and solutions while assisting the interventional radiologist.
- Practices established principles of radiation safety and protection.
- Demonstrates appropriate and effective use of all radiographic equipment and computer systems such as RIS, PACS, and other hospital-based computer or PC systems.
- Utilizes time productively and appropriately with respect to patient flow, room use, stocking of supplies, and clerical duties to increase department efficiency
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years’ experience as a Radiology Technician.
- Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program.
- NJ Diagnostic Radiology License.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- 2+ years’ experience in Interventional or Cath lab.