Radiologic Technologist 1

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Job Location (Full Address)

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening

Worker Subtype

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Department

910322 UR Medicine Urgent Care

Work Shift

Range

UR URCA 211 H

Compensation Range

$29.62 - $39.99

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

Schedule

9:00AM-9:00PM

Supervision and Direction Exercised

Please refer to the Career ladder

Machines and Equipment USED

Systems: Medical record (eRecord), PACS, Radiology Information System (RIS),
patient transport, communication systems, web paging, telephone/fax, printers.

Equipment: Wheelchairs, Stretchers, Patient beds, Portables, C-arms, Xray/Fluoro
rooms, patient transfer assist devices (slider boards, lifts, hover mats), Point
of Care Testing (POCT), Image processing equipment (CR processors).

Typical Duties

• Prepares room and patient per order, properly sets up equipment, position

• Utilizes electronic patient information systems to verify patient name, date,

• Maintains appropriate supplies in the x-ray rooms

• Produces a diagnostic, high quality image for interpretation by the

• Transfers patients to and from imaging tables using assistive devices such as

• Maintains accurate patient record keeping by properly identifying images and

• Completes and bills for studies accurately

• At an advanced level, may train new employees or lead day to day work

Qualifications

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

NOTE: This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not
intended to limit management from assigning other work as required.

Career Ladder: The three bands within this position are differentiated by level
of independence, supervision required, ability to precept new employees in the
use of all equipment, and the ability to lead and meet established departmental
goals.

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.

Band Two (II): Competent Radiologic Technologist - With minimal supervision,
demonstrates proficiency and competence in all aspects of job responsibilities
and expectations, and consistently demonstrates initiative to assist in other
areas of the department when the need arises. Able to work with student
technologists to sign off on their required competencies while rotating through
UR Imaging. Requires minimal supervision. Demonstrates consistent attention to
detail when performing all imaging exams. Completes all associated paper and
computer work for discharging patients with appropriate post procedure
instructions.

Additional duties may include working on special projects, such as new equipment
evaluations and assisting in the design of areas where clinical equipment will
be installed, or assignment to departmental committees.

Band Two status requires a minimum of 18 months of progressively responsible
professional work experience in an Imaging Sciences setting, with at least 6
months dedicated to the URMC Imaging Sciences Department.

Band Three (III): Advanced Radiologic Technologist - In addition to the
responsibilities of a Radiologic Technologist Band Two, serves as a preceptor in
the on-boarding of newly hired Technologists directly orienting to equipment,
imaging routines and procedures, computer programs and software, as well as
departmental and hospital policies. A Band Three technologist is considered a
subject matter expert in downtime procedures and acts as super-user when new
equipment or programs are introduced to the department. Directly assists in the
mentoring of newer Technologists by providing one-on-one assistance in
conjunction with the Supervising Technologist. Possesses subject matter
expertise in several different areas that could include, but not limited to
myelograms, specialty OR cases, specialty GIGU cases, the ability to competently
operate a variety of different vendor platforms and perform departmental QA
procedures. Able to effectively troubleshoot issues that arise within the
department and deal with accordingly. A Band Three technologist is considered a
subject matter expert in downtime procedures and act as super-user when new
equipment or programs are introduced to the department. Able to represent the
department on various committees such as safety, quality, and operations groups.
Takes responsibility to prepare the department and staff for NYS and TJC
evaluations. Facilitates new policies and procedures to staff. Serves as a
resource to the supervisors for special projects as assigned.

Select Band Three Technologists may designated as Leads to support operations on
various shifts. Leads may either assist their shift supervisor, or in the
absence of a supervisor, determine workflow and staff schedule/assignments.
Leads may also provide performance evaluation input to the section supervisor.

Band Three status minimally requires 4 years of progressively responsible
professional work experience as a Radiologic Technologist in a clinical or
hospital environment with 1 year dedicated to the URMC Imaging Sciences
Department preferred.

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. Employees hired
externally with appropriate credentials and relevant experience may enter the
career bands as a Band Three to serve in a Lead role if the need exists within
the department.

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