Technologist, Radiologic

About the role

Performs radiographs for the purpose of diagnosing disease in patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct x-ray examinations in accordance with the highest standard of safety, courtesy, morality, and privacy.
• Responsible for the care of the patient during the performance of the x-ray examination in accordance with medical staff instructions.
• Render emergency assistance if needed.
• Applying proper patient identification and labeling of images using indelible markers.
• Acquires x-ray images as ordered and indicated on the Radiology Information System (RIS) or as on the printed Control sheet.
• Process high quality diagnostic images so Radiologist can use them to make clinical diagnosis for continuation of patient care.
• Accurately enter patient identifying information into RIS/PACS/Modality.
• Provide adequate radiation protection measures for patients.
• Maintain imaging room in clean, neat condition.
• Notify Supervisors and co-workers of equipment issues, maintenance needs that may contribute to reduction in safety of the patient or other hospital employees.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Graduate from an X-Ray technologist program.
• Experience: No prior experience required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Familiar with the needs of all infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Must know and use proper exposure techniques for all examinations to produce radiographs according to standards set by Director and Attending Radiologist.
• Must know and follow rules and regulations regarding radiographic techniques.
• Able to read and follow identified tests related to imaging.
• Ability to fully utilize OBH Radiology electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current NY State License for X-Ray technology, required.
• Or must have completed an accredited course, issued a temporary license, and obtain NY State license within six (6) months from the issuance date of the temporary license.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing or exerting force up to 75 pounds.