Radiology Technologist I

City/State:

Newburgh, New York

Department:

Imaging & Transportation

Bargaining Unit:

1199

Work Days:

WEEKENDS

Scheduled Hours:

8 PM-9 AM

Scheduled Daily Hours:

12.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate/Range:

$40.71 - $47.34

Sign-On Bonus:

$5,000

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

A diagnostic imaging technologist performs all required exams in diagnostic radiology. Insures high quality patient care and adequate radiation protection at all times. When needed, he/she is required to provide coverage for both Newburgh and/or Cornwall campuses of SLCH.

Essential Functions

• Recognizes the importance of patient/staff safety precautions as it relates to their specific department/area of responsibility. Consistently utilizes precautions and follows appropriate procedures to enhance patient/staff safety in their daily operations. Identifies and reports any potentially dangerous situations to their manager which could cause medical error/patient or staff harm. Immediately takes action, where appropriate, to minimize the risk of injury. Where appropriate to staff member's responsibilities, reports errors, when these occur, to their supervisor and on an occurrence report. Participates, when appropriate, in Root Cause Analyses and/or other efforts to reduce risk of medical error/patient or staff harm.
• Participates in performance/customer service improvement; actively assists in improving performance based on results obtained from customer satisfaction/PI activities. Recognizes systems approach to PI. Where appropriate, participates in Performance Improvement activities including team membership. Identifies processes that need improvement.
• Performs computerized tomographic exams of all body parts: head chest, abdomen and pelvis. This includes specific targeted procedures such as IAC's, sinuses, adrenals, line, neck, etc.
• Performs all advanced computerized tomographic procedures such as 3D, MP Recon. and density. Performs CT guided biopsies with radiologist.
• Films examination evaluating completed study for technical quality. This includes magnification views, R.O.I., distance, measurements and special reconstruction.
• Maintains C.T. stats, maintenance and quality control records.
• Performs all Liebel Flarsheim automatic C.T. injection procedure.
• Performs all routine C.T. computer management procedures such as archiving and cleaning of computer disc.
• Schedules C.T. tests, providing the patient with proper instructions, when necessary.
• Operates hospital Meditech computer order entry, departmental and all other pertinent software.
• Answers patients questions regarding procedures, provides appropriate emotional support. Remains alert to patients physical condition, recognizes signs of patient distress and initiates prescribed emergency procedures.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to administer all forms of diagnostic imaging with special consideration to age of patient being treated. Displays the ability to manipulate the instrumentation technical factors based on all age groups to produce quality diagnostic images.
• Possesses the ability to obtain, assess and interpret information reflective of the patient's requirements relative to age specific needs.
• Translates doctors' orders involving technical, surgical procedures into appropriate imaging procedures. Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations. Takes radiograms setting proper exposure, distance, and observing special requirements. Provides immobilization device as required. Assists physician in certain procedures.
• Applies an understanding of the consistently practiced safe techniques in operating imaging equipment, complying with all Federal and State Health an Radiation Standards, providing adequate protection for the patient, self, other staff members. Follows well-defined procedures in identifying patient, labeling films etc.
• Maintains supply level in assigned area, maintains room equipment, accessories in orderly manner. Practice sterile techniques as required and prevents cross contamination.
• Assists Radiologist in special procedure studies following sterile technique. This involves passing of guide wires, dilators, catheters, etc.
• Prepares examination media when necessary. Operates highly complex high pressure injector.
• Provides competent care with an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process.
• Administers oral contrast material such as; barium, Readi-Cat and gastrografin.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work area, and adheres to hospital policies and procedures and standard safe work practices.
• Demonstrates commitment to total quality management and tenets of service excellence by acting in accordance with the organizational mission at all times.
• Operates portable x-ray equipment and takes films in patient units, operating room, etc. as necessary
• Prepares patient for lower bowel studies by mixing contrast material, fluoroscopic set up and placement of the tube in the proper anatomical location of the patient.
• Must be competent in anatomy, physiology of upper extremity.
• Must perform venipuncture in the upper extremity in a safe and effective manner.
• Must maintain and ensure proper use of venipuncture equipment, solutions and related equipment, techniques of intravenous line establishment. Administer saline flush and injection contrast media manually or by mechanical injection.
• Techs must be competent in handling hazards and complications of venipuncture, post puncture care, the composition and purpose of an anti-anaphylactic tray and the recognition of adverse reactions to intravenous administration of contrast media.
• Must establish an intravenous line.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or as assigned.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of AMA approved school for Diagnostic Radiology Technology. Required
• 1-3 years as a Radiologic Technologist Preferred
• Technologist must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must possess high degree of knowledge and understanding in services and technology.
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required
• Registered Radiologic Technologist - New York State Department of Health''s Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection Required
• Temporary Permit to practice Diagnostic Radiography is acceptable for new graduates. This permit is only accepted up to 180 days after graduation. Required

Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.