Radiologic Technologist - Full Time

The Guthrie Clinic; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist to operate x-ray equipment and supervise students in a clinical setting. This role involves performing diagnostic radiologic procedures, ensuring quality assurance on generated images, and maintaining high standards in patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in radiologic technology, possess the necessary licenses, and demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and make a significant impact in patient care while advancing your professional skills.

Qualifications

• Must have ARRT certification within 6 months of employment.
• Minimum of six months experience as a registered technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated body regions.
• Supervise and instruct radiology students in clinical areas.
• Perform QA on images generated prior to submission to Radiologist.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiologic Procedures

Quality Assurance

Teamwork

Emergency Response

Education

ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology program

NYS Radiologic Technologist License

Tools

Radiology Information System (EPIC)

X-ray Equipment

Job description

This position offers up to $50,000 in signing bonus for external candidates!

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:

1. Graduation from an ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology program and must obtain ARRT certification within 6 months of employment.
2. OR a graduate from an ARRT non-accredited program and must provide ARRT certification prior to employment.
3. 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:

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

Other Duties:

1. Cleaning and restocking rooms daily.
2. Performs other duties as assigned.
3. Ability to deal with stressful situations (e.g. trauma).
4. Reports problems occurring with equipment to supervisor or QA technologist.
5. Supervises, instructs and evaluates radiology students assigned to his/her area.
6. Must be able to transport portable equipment to operating room suite, emergency room, nursing units, and morgue.
7. Meets regularly at Radiology departmental meetings, with Radiology school officials to maintain current knowledge of school policies/procedures and student progress.
8. Must have ability to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady while standing for procedures, if unsafe situation occurs (such as fire), getting the patient to safety and sounding alarm.
9. Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends, on a scheduled basis.
10. 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.

Salary min $25.10 Max $39.77