Radiologic Technologist - Future Graduates

Guthrie; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 44,028 - 69,734; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New York is looking for a Radiologic Technologist to operate x-ray equipment and supervise students. Candidates must graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program and be eligible for NYS licensing. This position offers a salary range of $31.96 to $50.62 per hour and a signing bonus of up to $50,000 for new graduates. Candidates should be able to work all shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Radiologic Technology program and ARRT certification.
• Minimum of six months experience as a registered technologist in a hospital.
• Ability to work cooperatively with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Operate x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of body regions.
• Supervise and instruct students during clinical practice.
• Adjust equipment settings and position patients accurately.

Skills

Diagnostic radiologic procedures

Patient care activities

Radiology Information System (EPIC)

Education

ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology program

NYS Radiologic Technologist License

Job description

Radiologic Technologist - Future Graduates

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

We are very excited with your interest in positions within Guthrie upon completion of your Radiologic Technology program. We intend on beginning those interviews mid-late January and have offers prepared by mid-February. Our current Signing Bonus is up to $50,000 for external candidates and internal new graduates. No Contract, No Payback.

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.
• A graduate from an ARRT non‑accredited program and must provide ARRT certification prior to employment.
• 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, including accurate labeling of left or right side, patient name, medical record number, date and time, as well as technique.
• Proficient in-patient care activities as related to radiology.
• 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.
• 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.
• Makes transport of 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 be able 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.
• 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.

Salary

Min$31.96 Max$50.62