Position Summary: The primary responsibility is to set up and assist the radiologist in performing a variety of special studies, including interventional procedures, which require sterile technique and the introduction of a catheter into designated areas of the body.

Education, License & Cert: High school with additional skills training (certification). Two years. ARRT(R) certification required, Advanced certification ARRT(VI) preferred. NYS Radiology Tech License

Experience: Minimum of one year radiological technologist experience. Prior experience in an OR or IR lab experience preferred.

Essential Functions: 1. Practices sterile technique. Assists the interventionist with procedures, performs scrub duties according to standard care plan, physician preference, policy and procedure. 2. Prepares sterile table and environment for angiographic procedures. 3. Positions patient to get anatomic structures on film. Positioning is critical because of the injection of a contrast agent. (Since multiple injections are required for all procedures, you are limited as to the amount of contrast being used for the total procedure. Consequently, positioning and setting up of proper radiographic technique must be done accurately.) 4. Recognizes anatomic structures in order to function in VIR lab. 5. Learns computer functions and controls in VIR / Specials area.

Other Duties: 1. Maintains clean work area. 2. Applies pressure to needle site after procedure and applies pressure bandage. 3. Cleans room between procedures. 4. Complete understanding of the functionality of the computer system as it relates to your area. 5. Scheduling biopsies with imaging guidance, coordinating procedure with imaging modality. 6. Back fill the Radiology department as needed encompassing the duties of a Rad Tech I.

Salary Min$27.87 Max$42.43

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.