Radiology Tech I - 32 hours per week

Operate stationary and portable x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated regions of the body.

Education, License & Certification

• Graduation from an 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic radiologic procedures:
  • Adjust radiographic equipment to correct settings for each examination.
  • Accurate positioning of patients to fully utilize photometer.
  • Performs appropriate QA on images generated prior to submission to Radiologist, including accurate labeling of left or right side, patient name, B#, date and time, as well as technique.
• Proficient in patient care activities as related to radiology:
  • Ability to relate to patient’s information pertaining to ordered procedures.
  • Follow protocols in dealing with patients with infectious diseases.
  • Demonstrate competency in patient preparation including informed consent and injection of IV contrast.
• Knowledgeable in the correct use of the Radiology Information System, scheduling, tracking, completion, and down-time procedures.
• Works as part of a team to maintain high standards in radiology:
  • Attends in-service programs as scheduled.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other technologists, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
  • Works to keep morale high and seeks solutions to problems.
  • Seeks help and answers to questions when unsure.
  • Performs examinations in a confident, timely fashion.
  • Provides for patient’s modesty, comfort, and privacy.
  • Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments, as appropriate.
• Cleaning and restocking rooms daily.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations (e.g., trauma).
• Reports problems occurring with equipment to Coordinator or Director of Imaging.
• Must be able to transport portable equipment to operating room suite, emergency room, nursing units, and morgue.
• Meets regularly at Radiology departmental meetings.
• Must have ability to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady while standing for procedures, unsafe situations (such as a fire), getting the patient to safety, and sounding alarm.
• Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, on a scheduled basis.
• Must be able to lift, push, reach, bend, stoop, and walk in order to care for patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay

Salary range: $29.64 – $45.12 per hour.