X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform prescribed radiographic examinations, position patients, shield when appropriate, and ensure quality images with correct Patient IDs and markings.

Responsibilities include reviewing physician orders, registering patients in the RIS, maintaining equipment and room cleanliness, and upholding patient confidentiality with professional customer service.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Radiography required.
• ARRT license and registration required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and produce radiographs with correct Patient ID and markings.
• Read and interpret physician orders for procedures.
• Properly shield patients during all examinations.
• Review and evaluate images to ensure satisfactory quality.
• Maintain clean examination room and equipment.
• Communicate with patients and provide reassurance as necessary.
• Register patients, enter orders, and track patients in RIS.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional appearance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Medical Radiography

ARRT license and registration

BLS certification

Tools

RIS

Job description

Job Summary

Determine individual technique for prescribed examination and position patient properly. Read and interpret physicians orders. Properly shield patients for all examinations. Produce quality radiographs with correct Patient ID and markings. Review and evaluate images to ensure satisfactory quality. Maintain clean examination room and equipment. Communicate with patients requiring examination and procedures, and provide reassurance as necessary. Perform identification procedure by verbally confirming with the patient before beginning a procedure. Register patients, enter orders, and track patients using the RIS. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Must be customer service oriented and maintain a professional appearance at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree in Medical Radiography. License and Registration (ARRT) required. May need additional certification, depending on specialty. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Days

Monday - Friday daytime hours

Message to Applicants

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays

G6: $29.80 - $43.93

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.