X-Ray Technician

Pay Rate: $57 per hour - $69 per hour

Summary:

• Shift Timings: Wednesday: 2-8:30 pm, Thursday: 8:30 am-8:30 pm, Friday: 8:30 am-8:30 pm, Saturday: 9 am-5 pm

Responsibilities:

• Operate or oversee operation of radiologic and magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Prepare patients for radiological procedures and adhere to safety measures to ensure compliance with regulations and the safety of patients and staff.
• Identify patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Gain patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of treatment, and answering questions.
• Prepare patients for radiological procedures by positioning them, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified positions, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Maintain production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures, processing radiographs, observing radiographic results, and making necessary adjustments.
• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records, including the completion and verification of exams.
• Ensure operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintain radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level and anticipating needed supplies.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by maintaining regulatory CME requirements, attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Complete yearly Age Specific Competency.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 2 years of experience required.
• N.Y. State Dept. of Health Licensed Radiologic Technologist.
• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• New York State License (L.R.T).
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT Certified).

Preferred Skills:

• Competency in performing diagnostic procedures.
• Excellent communication skills in a team environment.
• Quality focus, planning, people skills, dependability, and creating a safe, effective environment.