X-Ray Technologist - Full-Time outpatient imaging float

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A diagnostic radiology center of excellence where personalized service, world-class imaging and compassion meet.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees to include:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits the 1st of the month following your start date
• 401K with Profit Sharing beginning day 1 of employment
• Vacation and PTO days on an accrual basis beginning on your start date
• 6 paid holidays
• 4 hours of paid community service or volunteer hours a year
• Annual bonus opportunity for all
• Annual reviews for merit increases
• Work Life Balance-NO On-call or Over Nights
• Beautiful spa-like work environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow your career within Windsong
• Stable organization with a great reputation in WNY

Shift

• Monday-Friday days, with some early evening shifts and occasional Saturday rotation.
• Location: Will be a float for our Northtown's offices.

Job Summary

The Radiologic Technologist performs a variety of medical exams using X-rays on patients to create images of specific parts of the body to assist physicians with formulating a medical diagnosis while complying with safety and regulatory requirements. Specifically, conducts radiology exams and documents clinically appropriate results for interpretive physicians and records.

Duties/Responsibilities

• (95%) Patient Care
• Demonstrates the company’s values in daily activities.
• Uses proper radiation protection and precautions, prepares, and operates radiographic, fluoroscopic, and portable equipment safely and competently, while obtaining quality images
• Positions patients to obtain appropriate radiographic exposures.

Positions patients for X-Ray exams using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with government regulations and to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

Evaluates images for technical quality, collates processed images and sequence of exposure and labels appropriately, and verifies transfer of images to PACS.

• Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in the Environment of Care
• Demonstrates competence in following established imaging protocols and exercise’s ability to adjust protocols as required.
• Ensures patient safety by screening for contraindications if a contrast exam is required
• Participates in the implementation of solutions for imaging and quality challenges
• Ensures proper charges are entered and referring physician’s orders are verified
• Prepares examination rooms for radiology procedures.
• Monitors inventory of supplies during room rotation and maintains room cleanliness and neat appearance.
• Maintains accurate patient records.
• Assist other modalities as needed.
• (5%) Completes other tasks and projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and adherence to company policies and protocols
• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines

Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology

• Knowledge of current technical skills and procedural understanding to perform a full range of scanning procedures.
• Knowledge of and adherence to ALARA principles
• Knowledge to perform regular QAQC for quality standard compliance; collaborates with Imaging Lead
• Knowledge of basic level computer skills
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work and following assignments through to completion
• Skill in written and verbal communication
• Ability to operate and adjust scanning and ancillary equipment
• Ability to take initiative to improve processes, think strategically, and identify trends
• Ability to provide open, honest feedback to improve decision-making
• Ability to maintain and build constructive relationships that produce results
• Ability to work independently, as a team, and in a fast-paced environment and meet established deadlines
• Ability to provide support for new initiatives and process implementation
• Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change
• Ability to effectively handle details with accuracy
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and on-time approval to work as scheduled
• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service to internal and external customers by communicating with integrity and compassion
• Ability to resolve service recovery issues and understand when to escalate to the next level
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations

Education and Experience

• Graduate of 24-month AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology
• 12 months previous experience in diagnostic radiology
• ARRT certification in Radiography
• Applicable State Licensure, where required
• IV credentialed if applicable
• BLS certification preferred

Physical Requirements

Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to stand, stoop, lift, and walk without restrictions.
• Requires computer-related activities for extended periods of time
• Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, write and key

Windsong Radiology is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on legally protected classes including but not limited to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, or expression whether or not such gender identity or expression differs from the employee’s physical sex as assigned at birth (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, predisposing genetic characteristics and information, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation, or any other factor and/or status protected by law.

The policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and career development, promotion, advancement, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation benefits, retirement, social and recreational programs and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Some benefits listed are dependent on employment status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time) and/or number of hours worked.