Lead Radiographer - Radiology - Full Time Evenings
About The Position
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Lead Radiographer - Radiology - Full Time Evenings - Radiology-Diagnostic - Full-Time - Monday - Fri. In this role, the successful candidate Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Assists radiologists and vascular surgeons in the performance of diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures, and other related radiologic procedures. The Specials Procedures Technologist will be cross-trained to perform a scrub technologist role to assist physicians during vascular procedures. Responsible for radiology student supervision and evaluation for those students assigned to them. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patent care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. By performing all tasks in an efficient, responsible and caring manner, the employee will be dedicated to meeting the needs of customers and staff. In doing so, will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care with respect to the special needs of each patient age group serviced as well as those persons with disabilities.
Requirements
- Completion of a two year approved ARRT School.
- Current New York State licensure to practice Diagnostic Radiography.
- Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). (Employees hired prior to January 2001 are excluded from this requirement).
- Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience as a Radiologic/X-Ray Technologist.
- Level of computer skill necessary in order to demonstrate a working proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Windows-based operating systems.
Responsibilities
- Selecting and operating imaging equipment, and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
- Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
- Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
- Evaluating radiographic images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
- Displays proper procedures for the preparing, labeling and dispensing of radiographic contrast media and the labeling of medications on the sterile field:
- Completes and evaluates all required documentation.
- Provides patient care
- Maintains patient care by:
- Operates functions of HIS/RIS in accordance with Hospital and Department policy
- Education
- Performs Quality Assurance activity based upon established departmental protocol by:
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
