Radiologic Technologist - FT Eves

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Radiologic Technologist, where you'll operate cutting-edge x-ray equipment and play a vital role in patient care. This position involves performing diagnostic radiologic procedures, supervising students, and ensuring high standards in radiology. You will work collaboratively with a dedicated team in a supportive environment that values excellence and diversity. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a tradition of excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you. Enjoy a fulfilling career while making a difference in the lives of patients and students alike.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ARRT accredited program required.
• NYS Radiologic Technologist License or Temporary Permit required.

Responsibilities

• Operate x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated body regions.
• Supervise and instruct radiology students in clinical areas.
• Perform diagnostic procedures and ensure patient comfort.

Skills

Diagnostic radiologic procedures

Patient positioning

Quality Assurance (QA)

Patient preparation

Informed consent

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology program

NYS Radiologic Technologist License

Tools

Radiology Information System (EPIC)

PACS

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary: Operate stationary and portable x‐ray equipment to make radiographs of designated regions of the body. Supervise and instruct students in the clinical areas.

Education, License & Certification:

• Graduation of an ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology program and must obtain ARRT certification within 6 months of employment.
• OR a graduate from an ARRT non-accredited program and must provide ARRT certification prior to employment.
• OR a graduate from an ARRT accredited program or non-accredited program that is grandfathered and not required to obtain ARRT certification; in these cases ARRT certification IS preferred.
• NYS Radiologic Technologist License or NYS Radiologic Technologist Temporary Permit required for positions in New York State.

Experience: Minimum of six months preferred as a registered technologist in a Radiology Department of a general acute‐care hospital.

Essential Functions:

• Performs Diagnostic radiologic procedures.
• Adjust radiographic equipment to correct settings for each examination.
• Accurate positioning of patients to fully utilize photometer.
• Performs appropriate QA on images generated prior to submission to Radiologist.
• Ability to relate to patient's information pertaining to ordered procedures.
• Follow protocols in dealing with patients with infectious diseases.
• Demonstrate competency in patient preparation including informed consent, and injection of IV contrast.
• Knowledgeable in the correct use of Radiology Information System (EPIC), scheduling tracking, completion, downtime procedures, and PACS.
• Works as part of a team to maintain high standards in Radiology.
• Attends in-service programs as scheduled.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other technologists, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
• Works to keep morale high, does not complain to him/herself but works at finding a solution to a particular problem.
• Seeks help and answers to questions when they are not sure.
• Performs examinations in a confident, timely fashion.
• Provides for patient's modesty, comfort, and privacy.
• Demonstrates willingness to accept non‐routine work assignments, as appropriate.

Other Duties:

• Cleaning and restocking rooms daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations (e.g. trauma).
• Reports problems occurring with equipment to supervisor or QA technologist.
• Supervises, instructs and evaluates radiology students assigned to his/her area.
• Must be able to transport portable equipment to operating room suite, emergency room, nursing units, and morgue.
• Meets regularly at Radiology departmental meetings, with Radiology school officials to maintain current knowledge of school policies/procedures and student progress.
• Must have ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends, on a scheduled basis.
• Must be able to lift, push, reach, bend, stoop, and walk in order to care for patients. Must be able to perform a stand‐pivot transfer with a 105 pound patient.

About Us: Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities.

Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care