Radiology Technologist

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center is hiring a Radiology Technologist to perform various radiology services, including diagnostic imaging and fluoro. The ideal candidate will have strong technical, organizational, and customer service skills, a valid New York State License, and be committed to providing high-quality patient care across all age groups.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience preferred; new graduates may be considered.
• Valid NY State License required.
• Excellent technical, organizational, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs various diagnostic radiographic images.
• Maintains accurate patient records for all procedures performed.
• Operates x-ray equipment and maintains patient confidentiality.

Skills

Technical skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Radiology

Job description

The Radiology Technologist performs various radiology services, including diagnostic imaging, and fluoro. Assists radiologists as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs various diagnostic radiographic images.
• Performs images as needed during OR procedures, including but not limited to, EP, Pain Management, etc.
• Follows precise procedures for exposure, positioning, and safety of patients. Assures proper quality of images for each radiological procedure.
• Positions patients according to radiologists' protocols.
• Transports and operates portable x-ray equipment.
• Maintains security and control of meds within department.
• Obtains proper patient/image requisition identification in order to assure appropriateness of procedure.
• Properly identifies patients using 2 hospital-wide patient safety identifiers.
• Conducts patient/family education relevant to identified needs.
• Ensures patients/visitors are oriented to hospital.
• Maintains accurate patient records for all procedures performed, maintains patient confidentiality, and adheres to all HIPPA standards.
• Charges procedures and supplies used to patient record.
• Maintains required CE's as needed for licensure.
• Operates all x-ray equipment, computers, phones, and fax machines.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides patient care to neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1-2 years of experience preferred; new graduates may be considered. Valid NY State License. Excellent technical, organizational, and customer service skills.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an approved school of Radiology.

OTHER:

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area's leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children's Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.