Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist CAMS

White Plains Hospital•Claremont, NH

11d•$43 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist works under the supervision of the Director and/or designee, performing routine and some special-procedure imaging and preparing patients for procedures. The role assists Radiologists and physicians as needed; prepares, operates, and maintains imaging equipment; processes images or produces CDs when needed; and follows established radiology standards of care. The technologist applies radiation-protection principles to minimize exposure to patients, themselves, and others, and exercises professional judgment when performing diagnostic and special-procedure radiographic imaging. The position is responsible for assigned areas and duties, image quality and completeness, equipment quality assurance, and maintaining clean work areas. It also includes patient and family education, office tasks, student instruction, communication of reports, and adherence to customer-service and professional-behavior standards. The technologist may cover other outpatient sites, and duties and hours may change according to the needs of the offsite practice. The role is based in White Plains, New York, with a weekday day schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 AM–4 PM, and 75 hours per pay period. Holiday, overtime, evening, and overnight coverage may be required to maintain adequate and safe outpatient-facility coverage.

Requirements

High school education required.
Graduate certificate from an accredited allied health education and radiography school or hospital-based program required.
ARRT-RT and/or registered RT (R) certification required upon hire.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association required within 90 days.
New York State DOH licensure or limited permit required upon hire.
DOH IV certification preferred or required by completion of the six-month orientation; listed as due within 180 days.
Complete the Image Gently and Image Wisely radiation-dose pledge through the American College of Radiology during orientation and before the end of the six-month probationary period.
Meet continuing-education standards set by governing bodies; current standards are 24 CE credits over two years, depending on year of birth.
High proficiency working in an environment with continuous interruptions.
High proficiency assessing and responding to rapidly changing situational needs of patients, the department, and the hospital.
High proficiency adapting to a high-stress, fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
High proficiency detecting sounds and responding to emergency sounds or signals at all times.
High proficiency constantly operating computers, equipment, and other devices.
Ability to concentrate on fine detail despite interruptions and attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time.
Ability to understand theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience preferred.
DOH IV certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and position patients for examinations according to protocol, including documenting images and completing required body-part questionnaires.
Perform routine and some special-procedure imaging, using professional judgment and applying radiation-protection principles.
Produce technically sound images and review completed exams for quality and completeness.
Assist physicians during practice-based procedures as necessary.
Prepare, operate, and care for imaging equipment; perform equipment quality assurance and calibrations as needed, and order supplies.
Maintain cleanliness of work areas, equipment, and accessories; report malfunctioning equipment to Bio Med or a supervisor.
Process images and print CDs when needed.
Perform routine office duties, including answering phones, checking in patients, and obtaining prior reports or films.
Show films to Radiologists, call reports to attending physicians, and document communications when necessary (wet readings).
Introduce and educate patients or family members about ordered examinations.
Provide care appropriate to the age, physical needs, and psychosocial needs of neonate/newborn, pediatric/adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Provide clinical instruction to students.
Adhere to WPH performance standards, policies, behaviors, customer-service programs, and professional and courteous conduct standards.
Attend staff meetings and in-services and maintain continuing education requirements.
Cover other outpatient sites as assigned and adapt duties and hours to offsite practice needs.
Perform other related duties as required, including quality assurance.
May be required to provide holiday, overtime, evening, or overnight shift coverage.