RADIOLOGY RADIOLOGY TECH

Pay rate ranges from $59.22 to $63.45 based on experience. Short Description:M-Th 8:30am 6pm, Fri 8am Noon, on call, callback and holidays per unit needs

***Please note, must be able to report within 30 minutes to on call shifts***

ON CALL: 2-3 call shifts per month

**LOCAL CANDIDATES**

Complete Description:X-Ray Technologist Responsibilities:



Verifying
patients' identity and reviewing physicians orders before beginning x-ray
procedures.



Using x-ray
equipment to take radiographic images of patients' bones, tissues, and organs
as per physicians written orders



Explaining x-ray
procedures to patients and answering their questions.



Positioning
patients accordingly, which may include lifting and moving patients with
limited mobility.



Handles all
radiologic equipment safely and properly keeping dose to patient as low as
possible.



Observe each
patient s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to meet his
or her age-specific needs.



Produces a
diagnostic, high quality image for interpretation by the Radiologist.



Promptly notifying
management of damaged or malfunctioning x-ray equipment.



Utilizes electronic patient
information systems to verify patient name, date, appropriate exam, and any
special exam specific comments from the provider. Understands and practices the
Dual patient identifier procedure.



Maintains
accurate patient record keeping by properly identifying images and assuring
images are sent to the PACS system correctly.


X-Ray Technologist
Requirements:



Completion of
formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology and maintains
Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).



NYS license (or able
to obtain license prior to starting)



2 years of X-ray
Technologist experience



Level 1 trauma
center experience



Ability to move or
lift patients.



Ability to stand
for extended periods.



Excellent
analytical and problem-solving skills.



Effective written
and verbal communication skills.



A patient and
compassionate disposition.



Team player who
can maintain a cohesive working environment.


Ability to report within 30 minutes to on call shift.

REQUIREMENTS:
BLS
Experience using c-arm/o-arm in the past 8 months

****Must have recent OR experience ****

Behavior Characteristics:
Skills
| Skill | SkillTypeDescription | Duration | ExpertiseRatingDescription |
| Technician License (currently ANY Tech License is accepted in the state of NY) | Required | 0 | |
| Two (2) years experience | Required | 0 | |
| BLS (American Heart Association ONLY) | Required | 0 | |
| Experience using c-arm/o-arm | Required | 8 Months | |
| trauma 1 center experience | Required | 0 | |
| OR experience at a trauma 1 center | Required | 0 | |