Radiology Technologist

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Job Location (Full Address)

90 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening

Worker Subtype

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

500221 Imaging Sciences-General X-Ray

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR URCB 212 H

Compensation Range

$31.31 - $42.27

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for
this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's
compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but
not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of
the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

Responsible for producing high quality X-ray images by conducting exams in a
safe and efficient manner. Verifies and follows referring providers' orders
while remaining in compliance with the Imaging Sciences departmental policies.
Possesses a sound understanding of human anatomy as well as x-ray positioning
and the use if immobilization devices when warranted.

Shift  Friday 8:30a-10p; Sat 7a-11p; Sun 7a-3:30p qualifies for weekend bonus
and weekend premium.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

* Prepares room and patient per order, properly sets up equipment, position
patients, and determine proper exposure factors in order to produce a high
quality image.
* Utilizes electronic patient information systems to verify patient name, date,
appropriate exam, and any special exam specific comments from the provider.
Understands and practices the Dual patient identifier procedure.
* Produces a diagnostic, high quality image for interpretation by the
Radiologist.
* Maintains accurate patient record keeping by properly identifying images and
assuring images are sent to the PACS system correctly.
* Transfers patients to and from imaging tables using assistive devices such as
ARJO lift, transfer boards, hover mats.
* Maintains appropriate supplies in the x-ray rooms.
* Completes and bills for studies accurately.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology
required. Maintains current NYS licensure and ARRT certification with CE
credits as required.

* Band One (I): Entry Level Radiologic Technologist - Technologists new to URMC
Imaging Department who require training as well as regular direct supervision
or guidance from a more senior technologist. This generally involves
orientation to the Departments infrastructure, policies, protocols,
workflows, procedures and routines. During this period the Technologists must
demonstrate an ability to progress towards proficient and competent
performance of required tasks of a Radiologic Technologist. Success within
this band requires independent responsibility for performing general section
studies in a safe and efficient manner, completing all associated paper and
computer work while providing high quality images for radiologist
interpretation.

* To be eligible for advancement consideration, technologist must be in good
standing. Readiness for movement in the bands is assessed by the General
X-Ray manager and supervisor upon successful demonstration of knowledge and
task proficiency as defined in the career ladder. Movement to a higher band
is based on departmental need requires final approval from the Imaging
Sciences Clinical Director of Operations in collaboration with Human
Resources.

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