Radiology Technologist - per diem

Guthrie; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 40,832 - 62,157; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New York City seeks a Radiologic Technologist to operate both stationary and portable x-ray equipment. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic procedures while ensuring patient care and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates are required to graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program and obtain ARRT certification within six months. This position offers a salary range of $29.64 to $45.12 per hour plus per diem incentives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiologic procedures and adjust equipment settings.
• Ensure appropriate QA on images before submission.
• Proficiently engage in patient care activities.
• Work collaboratively within the radiology team.

Skills

Diagnostic radiologic procedures

Patient care activities related to radiology

Radiology Information System

Cooperation with healthcare professionals

Ability to handle stressful situations

Education

Graduation of an ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology program

NYS Radiologic Technologist License or Temporary Permit

Job description

Overview

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

1. Perform 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.
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 the Radiology Information System, scheduling, tracking, completion, down-time procedures.
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

• 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 plus per diem incentive