Cardiac Radiologic Technologist – Cardiac Cath Lab – Full Time Days

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women’s imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Cardiac Radiologic Technologist – Cardiac Cath Lab – Full Time Days – Cardiac Cath Lab – – Flex Day.

In this role, the successful candidate Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Assists Interventional Cardiologists, Electrophysiologists and vascular surgeons in the performance of diagnostic and interventional cardiac and electrophysiology procedures to include EP studies, ablations, PM and ICD implants and vascular procedures, and other related radiologic procedures. The Cardiac Cath technologist will be trained to perform a scrub technologist role to assist physicians during Cardiac Catheterization, Electrophysiology and vascular procedures. Responsible for radiology student supervision and evaluation for those students assigned to them. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. By performing all tasks in an efficient, responsible and caring manner, the employee will be dedicated to meeting the needs of customers and staff. In doing so, will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care with respect to the special needs of each patient age group serviced as well as those persons with disabilities. Assists in maintaining inventory needed for procedures and stocks supplies upon receipt. Crossed trained to other roles within the department as deemed appropriate. On Call responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Selecting and operating imaging equipment, and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.

• Operates X-Ray Equipment in accordance with State and Federal Codes.
• Performs warm-up procedures on equipment.
• Prepares, sets and implements appropriate technical parameters such as generators, power injectors, monitors, etc.
• Assists the licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures.
• Performs routine and specialized image post processing.
• Determines the need for and selects supplies, accessory equipment, shielding and immobilization devices.
• Confirms that equipment performance, maintenance and operation comply with the manufacturers’ specifications.
• Applies professional judgment and discretion while performing diagnostic study or treatment.
• Performs procedures only when educationally prepared and clinically competent.
• Aware of the location of all necessary procedural supplies and methods of inventory control.

2. Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.

• Explains each step of the action plan to the patient, as it occurs to elicit the cooperation of the patient.
• Immobilizes patient for examination as necessary.
• Uses an integrated team approach

3. Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.

• The appropriate application of the ALARA principle and the proper application of the radiation safety standards related to time, distance and shielding.
• The appropriate use of gonadal and lead shields
• Selects the proper exposure factors.
• The supervision of the radiation safety measures applied and practiced by the other team members within the suite.
• Monitors fluoroscopy time as required by BMHMC policy.
• Maintains controlled access to restricted area during radiation exposure.

4. Evaluating radiographic images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.

• Patient information and date accurately displayed on all images.

• Identifies and removes artifact-producing objects.
• Uses professional judgment to adapt imaging and therapeutic procedures to improve diagnostic quality and therapeutic outcomes.
• Monitors image production to determine technical acceptability.
• Adjusts imaging parameters, patient procedure or computer-generated information to improve the outcome.

5. Displays proper procedures for the preparing, labeling and dispensing of radiographic contrast media and the labeling of medications on the sterile field by:

• Determines the need for and selects the appropriate type of I.V. contrast media based upon the written physician’s order and the written departmental protocols.
• Loads the power injector with the appropriate type and amount of I.V. contrast media based upon the Physician’s order and/or written departmental protocols.
• Properly labels all required medications located on the sterile field as required by written departmental policies
• Properly stores and maintains contrast supplies.

6. Completes and evaluates all required documentation.

• Confirms patient identification and verifies the procedure requested or prescribed; checks medical record or prescription for order.
• Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure.
• Reviews request and/or medical record for verification of pregnancy Y/N status, if appropriate and document it.
• Participates in Site Verification Procedure.
• Reconfirms; patient identification, proper site and/or side of anatomy, informed consent and performs a procedural TIME OUT.
• Reviews all diagnostic or therapeutic data for completeness and accuracy.

7. Provides patient care by

• Verifies patient identification; name and date of birth.
• Preparing the patient for procedures, including providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Assists with the meeting of the physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
• Determines whether the patient has been properly prepped for the procedure.
• Provides appropriate assistance to the imaging table based upon the patient’s condition.
• Adjusts imaging parameters, patient procedure or computer-generated information to improve the outcome.
• Evaluates the process and recognizes opportunities for future changes.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of an emergency.

8. Maintains patient care by:

• Maintaining patient dignity and modesty through proper covering and draping of the patient.
• Communicates with the patient in a concerned, professional and age appropriate manner.
• Observes universal precautions and transmission-based precautions.

• Uses principles of sterile technique.
• Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patients and their care providers can understand.
• Addresses patient questions and concerns regarding the procedure.
• Refers questions about diagnosis, treatment or prognosis to a licensed independent practitioner.

• Provides for the patient’s safety while in the department.
• Performs venous sheath removal and achieves hemostasis effectively.

9. Operates functions of HIS/RIS in accordance with Hospital and Department policy

• By doing so performs all tracking and other functions that are appropriate to their job
• Archives images or data.

10. Education

• Maintains credentials, licensure and certifications related to clinical practice.
• Participates in continuing education and case review to maintain and enhance competency and performance.
• Demonstrates understanding of and continued competency in the functions and operations of equipment, accessories, treatment and imaging methods and protocols.
• Shares knowledge and expertise with members of the health care team.
• Seeks performance feedback and identifies ways to improve own performance and learning through training and development opportunities.
• Responds to feedback in a positive manner.

11. Performs Quality Assurance activity based upon established departmental protocol by:

• Determines that services are performed in a safe environment, free from any potential hazards.
• Performing mechanical and electrical safety checks on all applicable equipment prior to it’s use each day.
• Performing safety checks on all non-electrical patient care equipment.
• Participates in the institution’s quality assessment and improvement plan.
• Maintains and performs quality and control on radiation safety equipment such as aprons, thyroid shields, etc.
• Performs and provides evidence of quality assurance activities as required.
• Obtains assistance from qualified personnel to support the quality assurance action plan.

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:
On -Call for STEMI

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Completion of a two year approved ARRT School.
Current New York State licensure to practice Diagnostic Radiography.
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). (Employees hired prior to January 2001 are excluded from this requirement)
OPTIONAL – In possession of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) post primary certification as a Vascular Interventional Technologist (VI)
Level of computer skill necessary in order to demonstrate a working proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Windows-based operating systems.
Physically able to perform CPR, lift and transfer patients, document and stand/walk for extended periods of time, and wear protective gear as appropriate for assigned area including, but not limited to, lead garments and isolation garments
Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 0-25 pounds.

Required Licenses: Radiography – R.T. (R)(ARRT)

Preferred Qualifications:
Must have cath and or EP expierience

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