Outpatient Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Position Summary

The Outpatient IR Technologist works under the supervision of the Radiology Technical Manager or designee and performs Neuro, vascular, and other Interventional special procedure imaging under X-ray, CT, and Ultrasound guidance. The role of the Outpatient IR Tech supports operational needs and logistics and maintains quality and throughput to achieve the highest level of clinical quality and patient care possible.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors  
2. Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnaires.
3. Assumes responsibilities for designated areas and/or procedures and produces good technical images, reviewing completed scans for quality, completeness for the type of test ordered.
4. Assists physicians during procedures as necessary.
5. On Call rotation required
6. Performs quality assurance and calibrations, QA/QC testing as required by regulatory agencies and governing bodies.
7. Will be required to adapt and work when emergent procedures or situations arise in the department.
8. Maintains the cleanliness of all areas, equipment and accessories.
9. Reports all malfunctioning equipment and failed QC to Supervisor/Manager.
10. Performs routine office duties, such as answering the phones, checking previous reports/ films, documents information on patients request, utilizes EMR and PACS systems.
11. Notifies appropriate staff upon exam completion to ensure timeliness of next case start time.
12. May be assigned as instructor or preceptor.
13. Professionally communicates with patients and family members to address questions or concerns.
14. Should be knowledgeable and skillful in providing care, based on age, physical and psychosocial stature of patient populations; pediatric, adolescent, adults and geriatric groups.
15. Ensures all needed medical surgical supplies are ordered, circulated properly to avoid expiration, and stocked for all cases in each designated area/modality.
16. Attends staff meetings and in-services.
17. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• The Radiologic Technologist must be graduate of an allied health education and accredited radiography

             school or hospital base program. NYS DOH license is required, ARRT(R). Previous lead or supervisory

             experience is required.

• Advanced ARRT Certification preferred, CT, Mammography, MRI, ARDMS or NMTCB.
• Continuing education requirements need to be upheld to meet standards set forth by governing bodies. Current standards are 24 ECE credits over a two-year period.
• BLS certification through the (AHA) American Heart Association is required or must be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Radiation dose pledge completed for both Image Wisely/Image Gently through the American College of Radiology (ACR), either during the orientation period or before end of the probationary period.
• Demonstration of strong leadership qualities and exceptional interpersonal skills required.

Core Competencies

• Must be able to speak, write, understand, and communicate the English language.
• Retain composure under stress
• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Acts as a Professional Role Model
• Assessment Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organizing
• Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills
• Stress Tolerance

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• Must be able to remain in stationary position 50% of the time
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about the department to access patients and paperwork.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• The person in this position frequently communicates with patients who have questions about their bills/financial obligations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to observe and inspect employees and patients in the department.
• Frequently move and position patients for exams
• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

Primary Population Served

Check appropriate box(s) below:

aNeonatal (birth – 28 days)

aPatients with exceptional communication needs

aInfant (29 days – less than 1 year)

aPatients with developmental delays

aPediatric (1 – 12 years)

aPatients at end of life

aAdolescent (13 – 17 years)

aPatients under isolation precautions

aAdult (18 – 64 years)

aPatients with cultural needs

aGeriatric (> 65 years)

a'All populations

aBariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities

a Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.