Diag Xray Tech I

Bassett Healthcare Network•City of Little Falls, NY

12d

About The Position

The Diagnostic X-Ray Technologist I provides prompt, efficient, and courteous service to patients while producing high-quality radiographs. The position operates under the leadership of the Supervisor of Medical Imaging and at the direction of the Radiology Manager. The technologist must provide age-appropriate care, assess patient status, identify patient requirements, and deliver appropriate care. The role includes performing radiographic examinations according to established protocols; assisting radiologists with fluoroscopic procedures; preparing sterile trays and contrast mixtures; and preparing, identifying, or administering medication as prescribed by a licensed practitioner when applicable. The technologist may transport patients, provide coverage for the OR, ER, and portable imaging, maintain supplies and clean, organized rooms, and complete daily safety and regulatory checklists. The role also involves explaining procedures to patients, supporting radiology students, maintaining professional competence and licensure through continuing education, and attending department meetings.

Requirements

Completion of a formal radiology technology training program at an AMA-approved school.
NYS temporary permit/license.
ARRT registration as a Radiologic Technologist within 180 days from date of hire.
NYS registration as a Radiologic Technologist within 180 days from date of hire.
BLS certification within 30 days from date of hire.
Skills in clinical work, computer use, customer service, critical thinking, interacting with people, maintaining confidentiality, multitasking, reliability, time management, and quality control.
Ability to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to perform occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and fit testing; frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, talking, walking, and visual acuity tasks; and constant typing/clerical work, dexterity, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, and seeing/monitor or computer use.
Ability to work with frequent exposure to bodily fluids/bloodborne hazards and radiation/radiant energy.
Ability to tolerate occasional noise and occasional travel.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality test results promptly and accurately.
Produce high-quality x-ray radiographs while maintaining a minimum repeat rate of 5% as randomly checked by leadership.
Assist radiologists with fluoroscopic procedures, including setting up sterile trays, preparing and dispensing barium or other chemical mixtures, and positioning patients.
Prepare, identify, and/or administer medication as prescribed by a licensed practitioner when applicable.
Perform radiographic examinations according to established protocols.
Transport patients to and from the room when required.
Maintain a good working relationship with radiology students completing clinical rotations in the department.
Provide a safe environment for patients.
Explain procedures to patients and answer questions or concerns about tests.
Provide coverage for the OR, ER, portable imaging, and fluoroscopy procedures as applicable.
Maintain adequate inventory and restock supplies in diagnostic Radiology rooms.
Clean and organize x-ray rooms after patient use.
Perform daily checklists for safe patient care and regulatory readiness.
Enhance professional growth through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Maintain competence through continuing education and maintain the continuing education credits required for licensure.
Attend necessary meetings and monthly department meetings.
Perform similar or related duties as requested or directed, including other duties requested by leadership.