Fluoroscopy Technologist #Full Time

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The 61st Street Service Corporation provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors . This position will support ColumbiaDoctors, one of the largest multi-specialty practices in the Northeast. ColumbiaDoctors’ practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2,800 physicians, surgeons, dentists, and nurses, offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties.

Opportunity to grow as part of the Fluoroscopy Technologist Career Ladder!

Job Summary

Under the direction of a physician, the incumbent will perform all duties associated with obtaining fluoroscopy images during interventional spine procedures in a busy practice, is responsible for the care of the patient while in the fluoroscopy suite and pre/post procedure areas, and will assist in ancillary staff duties as needed. The Lead Fluoroscopy Technologist will oversee this position.

This is a day shift; however, the incumbent must be able to work flexible hours. The hours will be majorly dictated by the procedure schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Positions patient and selects appropriate options to demonstrate cross-sectional anatomy of interest based on accepted X-Ray/fluoroscopy principles and the referring physician’s request.
• Assists in maintaining the fluoroscopic image database for reference (i.e. assure all fields are entered in a systematic way on the fluoro-machine). Schedule and arrive procedures in EPIC other systems as needed, transfer images to PACS, troubleshoot connectivity issues as needed.
• Performs clerical responsibilities associated with acquisition, processing and archiving of patient records. (Bring up prior images for physician viewing, load MRI discs, save images in Life Image, etc.)
• During fluoroscopic down time, assist in ancillary staff duties which may include rooming patients, patient call backs, obtain authorizations, answering phones, and any other duties delegated.
• Offers detailed explanation of diagnostic procedures to patients and answers questions as appropriate within the scope of a fluoroscopy tech. Pre-procedure or post-procedure follow-up patient phone calls.
• Observes patient while in the fluoroscopy area for change in status and makes appropriate intervention when necessary.
• Operates and maintains equipment on a daily basis maintaining logbooks with equipment performance data, maintains records required for and participates in inspections if needed.
• Assists physician in administering opaque media.
• Assist in maintaining lead vests.

Job Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required, and graduated from an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• NYS License required.
• ARRT certified required.
• Must be able to make sound judgements and execute the appropriate actions based on the needs of patients and knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to move around freely (sits, stands and walks intermittently throughout the day, stoop and bend in the course of job performance, lift patients, occasionally move heavy equipment, and put away supplies).
• Works in a medical facility subject to electrical, chemical, magnetic and radiant hazards; lifting hazards.

The main sites will be Tarrytown and Fort Washington, but incumbent must also be able to travel to all three sites listed:

• 155 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591
• 180 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
• 51 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019

Hourly Rate Ranges: $34.42 - $41.83

Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.

61st Street Service Corporation

At 61 st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.