Radiologic Technologist- Per Diem

Southern Arkansas University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,518 - 111,228; Full time

Job summary

A regional university in New York is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate X-ray equipment and perform diagnostic imaging. Responsibilities include translating technical terms for patients, conducting various x-ray exams, and ensuring image quality. Candidates must hold a vocational diploma, a current New York State license, and ARRT certification, with 1-3 years of experience preferred. The salary range for this position is $69,518-$111,228 per year.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of technical experience in radiology required.

Responsibilities

• Translates examinations into layman terms to relieve patient anxiety.
• Performs various x-ray exams according to established standards.
• Positions patient for taking of radiographs as per procedures.
• Recognizes and reports patient motor abnormalities to the Radiologist.
• Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film.
• Ensures images are properly marked and legibly labeled.
• Keys in patient history data from requisition.
• Arranges immobilization and supportive devices for patients.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education

Vocational or Technical school Diploma

Current license to practice as a Radiology Technologist in New York State

Current ARRT Radiology registration

Job description

Operates X‑ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body. Performs quality control checks. Maintains required documentation.

Job Responsibility

• Translates examination into layman terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre‑testing anxiety.
• Performs various x‑ray exams according to established standards, procedures and procedures of the division.
• Positions patient for taking of radiographs according to the departmental standard operating procedures.
• Recognizes and promptly reports patient’s motor abnormalities; including fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to the Radiologist.
• Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival of disc memory to tape.
• Utilizes film markers and ensures images are properly marked as the “right” or “left” side.
• Ensures images are legibly labeled with correct date and patient identification.
• Keys in patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from requisition.
• Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices for patients.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
• Current license to practice as a Radiology Technologist in New York State, required.
• Current ARRT Radiology registration, required.
• 1‑3 years of technical experience, required.

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $69,518-$111,228/year