Medical Radiology Technologist

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k eligibility after 1 year

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Upstate is seeking a Radiology Technician to determine technique for prescribed examinations and position patients accordingly. You will read orders, shield patients, and produce quality radiographs with proper Patient IDs and markings.

The role includes reviewing images for quality and maintaining a clean exam room and equipment. You will communicate with patients, confirm identifications, and register patients using the RIS while protecting patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in medical radiography is required.
• ARRT license/registration required.
• Current BLS through AHA or Red Cross required.
• May require additional certification depending on education.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and prepare for examinations.
• Read physician orders and shield patients.
• Produce radiographs with proper Patient ID and markings.
• Review images to ensure quality.
• Maintain clean exam room and equipment.
• Register patients, enter orders, track using RIS.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Provide excellent customer service and professional appearance.
• Communicate with patients during examinations.

Skills

Patient positioning

Radiography techniques

Image quality assessment

Patient communication

Education

Associate degree in Radiography

ARRT Certification

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

Job Summary:

• Determine individual technique for prescribed examination and position patient properly
• Read and interpret physicians orders. Properly shield patients for all examinations
• Produce quality radiographs with correct Patient ID and markings
• Review and evaluate images to ensure satisfactory quality
• Maintain clean examination room and equipment
• Communicate with patients requiring examination and procedures, and provide reassurance as necessary
• Perform identification procedure by verbally confirming with the patient before beginning a procedure
• Register patients, enter orders, and track patients using the RIS
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Must be customer service oriented and maintain a professional appearance at all times

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree in Medical Radiography. License and Registration (ARRT) required. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required. May need additional certification, depending on education.

Preferred Qualifications: Work Days:

Monday - Friday daytime hours

Message to Applicants:

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays

G6: $29.80 - $43.93

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management