Radiologic Technologist - Full Time - Diagnostic Radiology

Guthrie Health • Cortland, NY

276d • $25 - $39

About The Position

Operate stationary and portable x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated regions of the body. Supervise and instruct students in the clinical areas.

Requirements

• Graduation of an ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology program and must obtain ARRT certification within 6 months of employment.
• OR a graduate from an ARRT non-accredited program and must provide ARRT certification prior to employment.
• NYS Radiologic Technologist License or NYS Radiologic Technologist Temporary Permit required for positions in New York State.
• Minimum of six months preferred as a registered technologist in a Radiology Department of a general acute-care hospital.

Responsibilities

• Adjust radiographic equipment to correct settings for each examination.
• Accurate positioning of patients to fully utilize photometer.
• Perform appropriate QA on images generated prior to submission to Radiologist.
• Accurate labeling of left or right side, patient name, medical record number, date and time, as well as technique.
• Demonstrate competency in patient preparation including informed consent, and injection of IV contrast.
• Work as part of a team to maintain high standards in Radiology.
• Attend inservice programs as scheduled.
• Work cooperatively with other technologists, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
• Perform examinations in a confident, timely fashion.
• Provide for patient's modesty, comfort, and privacy.
• Supervise, instruct and evaluate radiology students assigned to his/her area.
• Transport portable equipment to operating room suite, emergency room, nursing units, and morgue.
• React quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting or unsafe situations.
• Work all shifts, including weekends, on a scheduled basis.
• Lift, push, reach, bend, stoop, and walk in order to care for patients.

Benefits

• Signing bonus of up to $50,000 for external candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees