Radiology Tech I - 32 hour work week

Guthrie; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 61,650 - 93,850; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie in Corning, NY is looking for a Radiologic Technologist to operate stationary and portable x-ray equipment and perform radiographs of designated regions of the body.

Required ARRT accredited program and ARRT certification within 6 months, or ARRT certification prior to employment if from a non-accredited program. NYS license or temporary permit is required for NYS positions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology program and must obtain ARRT certification within 6 months of employment.
• OR graduate from an ARRT non-accredited program and must provide ARRT certification prior to employment.
• NYS Radiologic Technologist License or NYS Temporary Permit required for New York State.

Responsibilities

• Adjust radiographic equipment settings for each examination and position patients accurately.
• Label images correctly and perform QA before submission to Radiologist.
• Operate RIS and scheduling systems; maintain patient safety and privacy.
• Collaborate with nurses and radiology staff; participate in in-service programs.
• Handle non-routine assignments and respond to emergencies; ensure patient comfort.

Skills

Patient positioning

QA on images

Radiology systems

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT certification within 6 months

NYS Radiologic Technologist License or Temporary Permit

Tools

Radiology Information System

Job description

Position Summary

Operate stationary and portable x‐ray equipment to make radiographs of designated regions of the body.

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.

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

Essential Functions

• 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, B#, date and time, as well as technique.
• 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.
• Knowledgeable in the correct use of the Radiology Information System, scheduling, tracking, completion, down‑time procedures.
• 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

• Cleaning and restocking rooms daily.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations (e.g. trauma)
• Reports problems occurring with equipment to Coordinator or Director of Imaging.
• Must be able to transport portable equipment to operating room suite, emergency room, nursing units, and morgue.
• Meets regularly at Radiology departmental meetings.
• 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 a fire), getting the patient to safety and sounding alarm.
• Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, on a scheduled basis.
• Must be able to lift, push, reach, bend, stoop, and walk in order to care for patients.
• Other duties as assigned

Salary Min$29.64 Max$45.12