Radiologic Technologist

Job Description

Operates x-ray and auxiliary equipment processes images; maintains and cleans
equipment. Maintains required documentation.

Job Responsibility

* * Transfers, positions, and instructs the patient regarding the procedure in
order to obtain an optimal image, utilizing devices which include
immobilization etc.
* * Provides protection to unaffected areas of the body from radiation exposure
utilizing lead shields in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
* * Calculates and selects proper technical factors such as KVP, MAS, time and
distance based on such information as patient size, physical condition and
suspected or known pathology.
* * Assists the physicians in the performance of specialized examinations such
as IVP, BE, or other procedures by preparing rooms and passing instruments
and supplies as needed.
* * Selects and loads proper cassettes. Operates X-ray equipment according to
specific diagnostic procedure, and in conformance to established routines and
techniques. Reviews processed images to ensure that they are of acceptable
quality, contain markers and patient identification information.
* * Utilizes portable x-ray equipment to execute diagnostic procedures in
patient's rooms, surgery, and fluoroscopy room and in other instances when
patients cannot come to the department. In accordance with Radiology's Policy
and Procedure cleans and maintains all portable equipment.
* * Ensures that images, examination requisitions and other related records are
completed for patient identification, statistical and billing purposes.
* * Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition at all times and
ensures that examination rooms are adequately supplied.
* * Observes department Radiation safety procedures to maintain occupational
exposure as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
* * Thorough knowledge of Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter and its
function.
* * Working knowledge of set up and maintaining a sterile field.
* * Competent in and responsible for completion of side site verification.
* * Primary responsibility for calling time-out prior to start of all
procedure.
* * Competent to assist physician in placing a Peripheral Inserted Central
Catheter.
* * Working knowledge of alternative methods and or approaches.
* * Familiarity with the basic operation of a portable ultrasound machine.
* * Competent in the use of a C-arm relative to the procedure.
* * Maintains a Flouro log for all procedures.
* * Proficient in RIS and PACS systems.
* * Transports patients when necessary to expedite examinations and or patient
satisfaction.
* Performs related duties as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Physical Demands

* Frequently lifts or moves objects
* Occasionally carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds
* Frequently pushes patients or objects up to 200 pounds
* Occasionally moves with assistance, patients or objects greater than 250
pounds.

Job Qualification

* Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program, required.
* New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist,
required.
* American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration, required.
* Prior radiology technology experience, preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of
potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for
this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the
future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors
may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service line, years
of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and
internal equity).