Medical Imaging Technologist - Malta Med Emergent Care
About The Position
We're looking for a dedicated Medical Imaging Technologist to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you'll be a vital part of our clinical team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You will perform all radiographic procedures efficiently using various imaging modalities (routine radiography, digital and spot fluoroscopy, mobile imaging, trauma, surgical, tomography) at a technical level that requires independent judgment. As a Medical Imaging Technologist, you will also participate in student teaching.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
- Licensure by the New York State Department of Health.
- For employees hired after 1/1/10 must obtain Certification and registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T) within 1 year of start date.
- BLS required.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to providing patient-first, high-quality service
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Responsibilities
- Responsible for performing radiology exams as ordered by providers to assist in the treatment and diagnosis of patients.
- Operates Digital x-ray equipment to perform diagnostic procedures according to MI department protocol.
- Positions and performs diagnostic x-ray according to established policy and protocol and according to patient's age specific needs.
- Provides care and service to patients which meet their age specific needs.
- Ensures appropriate radiation safety techniques are utilized on all patients.
- Obtains and relays pertinent patient history to radiologist.
- Maintains accurate patient log for permanent records.
- Verifies physician order and ensure that patients are properly identified and prepared for exams.
- Maintains stock level in Medical Imaging area and reports special purchase orders to Medical Imaging Supervisor.
- Takes appropriate action in the event of equipment failure; following Radiology downtime protocol.
- Ensures all studies are networked via PACS system immediately upon completion of exam.
- Responsible for promptly entering data into the Meditech system upon procedure completion.
- Performs daily Quality Assurance and reports any problems to service engineer.
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in alignment with Saratoga Hospital values
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support health, healing, and service excellence
- Perform clinical responsibilities with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
- Use hospital systems and tools to document care and support operations
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and support patient and staff satisfaction
- Serve as a positive, professional representative of our hospital and community
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
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