Technician Special Procedures

Patient and Room Preparation

• Entering patient data into Epic and other appropriate computer systems as necessary.
• Placing the patient on the procedure table in the correct position for the procedure to be performed.
• Obtaining appropriate scout film for procedure.
• Appropriate positioning of monitors, foot switches, table controls and lighting for procedure to be performed.
• Obtaining cut film and digital images.

Photographing and Processing of Images

• Proper setting of exposures factors and imaging equipment to obtain high quality images for diagnosis by the radiologist.
• Photographing and labeling digital images.
• Processing and displaying final images on viewing machines for radiologist interpretation.

Maintain all necessary records of films, fluoro time, injections, etc.

• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of assigned area.
• Train other associates and students in special procedures.
• Perform duties of a 4T technologist and other related tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Satisfactory completion of a formal radiologic technology training and meets the requirements for certification by the ARRT.
• ARRT certification.
• Valid Radiologic Technologist license with Injection in the State of New York.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Special Procedure/Angiographic Systems.
• Knowledge of Radiographic exposure equipment and film processor.
• Knowledge of Epic tracking equipment and other computer data base managers.