Radiology Tech I - 32 hour work week

Position Summary: Operate stationary and portable x‐ray equipment to make radiographs of designated regions of the body.

Education, License & Certification:

Graduation ofan ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology program and must obtain ARRT certification within 6 months of employment.

OR a graduate from an ARRT non-accredited program and must provide ARRT certification prior to employment.

NYS Radiologic Technologist License or NYS Radiologic Technologist Temporary Permit required for positions in New York State.

Experience: Minimum of six months preferred as a registered technologist

Essential Functions:

• A. Performs diagnostic radiologic procedures
  • 1. Adjust radiographic equipment to correct settings for each examination.
  • 2. Accurate positioning of patients to fully utilize photometer.
  • 3. Performs appropriate QA on images generated prior to submission to Radiologist. This includes accurate labeling of left or right side, patient name, B#, date and time, as well as technique.
• B. Proficient in‑patient care activities as related to radiology
  • 1. Ability to relate to patient’s information pertaining to ordered procedures.
  • 2. Follow protocols in dealing with patients with infectious diseases.
  • 3. Demonstrate competency in patient preparation including informed consent, and injection of IV contrast.
• C. Knowledgeable in the correct use of the Radiology Information System, scheduling, tracking, completion, down‑time procedures.
• D. Works as part of a team to maintain high standards in radiology
  • 1. Attends in‑service programs as scheduled.
  • 2. Ability to work cooperatively with other technologists, nurses and healthcare professionals.
  • 3. Works to keep morale high, does not complain to him/herself but works at finding a solution to a particular problem.
  • 4. Seeks help and answers to questions when they are not sure.
  • 5. Performs examinations in a confident, timely fashion.
  • 6. Provides for patient’s modesty, comfort and privacy.
  • 7. Demonstrates willingness to accept non‑routine work assignments, as appropriate.

Other Duties:

• A. Cleaning and restocking rooms daily.
• B. Ability to deal with stressful situations (e.g. trauma)
• C. Reports problems occurring with equipment to Coordinator or Director of Imaging.
• D. Must be able to transport portable equipment to operating room suite, emergency room, nursing units, and morgue.
• E. Meets regularly at Radiology departmental meetings.
• F. Must have ability to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady while standing for procedures, if unsafe situation occurs (such as a fire), getting the patient to safety and sounding alarm.
• G. Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, on a scheduled basis.
• H. Must be able to lift, push, reach, bend, stoop, and walk in order to care for patients.
• I. Other duties as assigned

Salary Min$29.64 Max$45.12