Radiologic Technologist: X-ray - Flexstaff

FlexStaff • Poughkeepsie, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates x-ray and auxiliary equipment, processes images, and maintains and cleans equipment. Maintains required documentation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program, required.
• New York State and/or Connecticut Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience performing radiologic exams, required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by relieving pre-testing anxiety and translating examination into layman terms. Ensures consent form for procedure is obtained if necessary.
• Performs various x-ray exams according to established standards and procedures. Positions patient for radiographs, arranges immobilization and supportive devices, and adjusts x-ray equipment for correct exposure.
• Monitors patient’s condition in accordance with technical and safety standards, recognizing and reporting abnormalities like fainting, discoloration, or contrast reactions to the Radiologist.
• Keys in Patient history data and other pertinent information. Monitors patient’s condition during the procedure.
• Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival of disc memory to tape.
• Processes and maintains exposed images, labels film for identification, and maintains required records.
• Utilizes film markers to ensure images are properly marked as the “right” or “left” side and legibly labeled with correct date and patient identification.
• Enters the exam onto the daily log sheet as needed and properly completes the correct tracking steps for each examination.
• Performs related duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree