Special Procedure Technician

Cardiovascular technologists are exposed to a minor level of radiation in the course of some
procedures, but the levels are closely monitored and protected against. During surgical procedures, they
spend a great deal of time standing and may be required to help lift and transfer patients, the
technologist will also prepare and position patient for the cardiac catheterization for angioplasty,
anesthetizing the area of insertion. as requested by the physician. Performs and obtains high quality,
high resolution imaging chain with adequate shielding and collimation essential for fluoroscopic
guidance on all patients.

Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors and other
employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with
patients, visitors and other employees. Behave in a manner consistent with
maintaining a positive public perception of BronxCare Health System and its
employees.

Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvement
activities of the assigned department. Participation in continuous Quality
Improvement, adhering to the specific rules and regulations of BronxCare
Health System (a) Safety and Security Policies, (b) Risk Management Incident
and Occurrence reporting, (c) Infection Control Standards and (d) Patient and
Customer service.

Assists the cardiologist in positioning patients for Percutaneous coronary
intervention, Electrophysiology and pacemaker procedures. .

Performs and obtains high quality, high resolution imaging, adequate shielding
and collimation essential for fluoroscopic guidance exams on all patient

Responsible for obtaining imaging data in a manner prescribed by the
Cardiologist.

Familiarity with fluoroscopic, cardiac and radiographic equipment and other
imaging systems.

Documentation in GE MAC Lab and McKesson system

Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a
knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages
of the patients served.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives,
quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control
standards. Communicates supply shortage /inventory needs to supervisor.

Maintains a clean and safe work area following Infection control standards.

Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job
responsibilities and in accordance to hospital policy.

Attendance and punctuality (Start of work and return to work from breaks
and lunch) is maintained in accordance with hospital policy.

Two (2) years’ experience as an Cardiac Cath Tech or X-ray Technologist with minimally one (1) year
experience working in an Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Catheterization Suite.

New York State License as an X-ray Technologist, certification to inject per
the requirements of section 89.40 of part 89

American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT Registered)

Graduate from an
accredited school of
Radiology.