X-ray Technologist/Fluoroscopy Technologist
24 days ago
White Plains
Job Description The Fluoroscopy Technologist supports an interventional pain management practice by safely and efficiently operating fluoroscopic imaging equipment during spine and joint procedures. This role is essential to ensuring high-quality imaging, strict radiation safety compliance, and smooth procedural workflow in an outpatient academic medical setting. Should have NYS license and ARRT certification. Responsibilities: Procedural Support • Operate and position fluoroscopy (C-arm) equipment and patient during interventional pain procedures, including but not limited to:, • Epidural steroid injections (cervical, thoracic, lumbar), • Transforaminal and interlaminar injections, • Facet joint injections and medial branch blocks, • Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), • Sacroiliac joint injections, • Sympathetic blocks (e.g., stellate ganglion, lumbar sympathetic), • Peripheral joint injections, as indicated, • Ensure accurate patient positioning to optimize image quality and procedural success, • Applying monitors on the patient and anticipate physician needs to maintain efficient work flow Radiation Safety & Compliance • Adhere to New York State Department of Health regulations and institutional radiation safety policies, • Apply ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff, • Ensure appropriate use of lead aprons, thyroid shields, and protective barriers, • Monitor fluoroscopy time and assist with required documentation, • Coordinate with Medical Physicist to ensure that all required daily, weekly, monthly, annual testing is performed Equipment & Room Management • Perform daily equipment checks and troubleshooting of fluoroscopy systems, • Prepare procedure rooms, ensure inventory and equipment readiness and assist with room turnover between patients, • Coordinate with nursing and clinical staff to ensure procedural readiness, • Promptly report equipment issues or malfunctions Patient Care & Safety • Verify patient identity, procedure site, and consent prior to imaging, • Providing clear instructions to patients during imaging, • Maintain patient comfort, dignity, and safety during positioning, • Assist with patient transfers as needed Documentation & Workflow • Document fluoroscopy usage per regulatory and institutional standards, • Support accurate documentation within the EMR, as required, • Participate in procedural time-outs and safety checks Preferred Experience • Prior experience in one or more of the following settings:, • Interventional pain management, • Orthopedic or spine procedures, • Ambulatory surgery centers or outpatient pain clinics, • Experience with radiation dose optimization techniques strongly preferred Physical & Environmental Requirements • Ability to stand through duration of procedures as needed and to manipulate C arm, • Ability to wear lead protective equipment for extended procedure, • Ability to assist with patient positioning and transfersCompany DescriptionEmployer Looking To Hire? Freemont Yardley leverages our network of over 20,000 contacts to get you the right fit. We personally work with each candidate and review credentials to ensure they are perfect for your company, saving you both time and money. Job Seekers? Look no further. Contact us today with your resume and we will be glad to help! With our vast network, we have the capacity to create and build meaningful, long-lasting relationships with all our clients.Employer Looking To Hire? Freemont Yardley leverages our network of over 20,000 contacts to get you the right fit.\r\n\r\nWe personally work with each candidate and review credentials to ensure they are perfect for your company, saving you both time and money.\r\n\r\nJob Seekers? Look no further.\r\nContact us today with your resume and we will be glad to help!\r\n\r\nWith our vast network, we have the capacity to create and build meaningful, long-lasting relationships with all our clients.