Radiologic Technologist

Advocate Health•Skaneateles, NY

14d•$29 - $43

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist performs basic and intermediate radiographic procedures, including general diagnostic and general fluoroscopic examinations. The role explains procedures to patients, obtains clinical histories, positions patients, selects exposure factors, and provides radiation protection and safety. The technologist identifies patients, labels and processes images, verifies requisitions against physician orders, assesses image quality, and calls patients back as needed. The position also assists and consults with Radiologists, maintains regulatory records, enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents procedure billing codes. The role includes patient positioning and transport duties involving lifting and pushing/pulling. The technologist must provide age-appropriate care in accordance with department policies and procedures. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $28.55–$42.85.

Requirements

Wisconsin state Radiographer license.
Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 6 months.
Advanced training beyond high school, including completion of an accredited or approved Radiologic Technology program.
Competence in radiology positioning and techniques.
Knowledge of basic radiation safety and radiology equipment.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills for working effectively with physicians, patients, and other staff.
Ability to work independently.
Intermediate computer skills.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, reaching, and patient transfers.
Clear speech, vision, and hearing.

Responsibilities

Perform basic and intermediate general diagnostic and general fluoroscopic radiographic procedures.
Explain procedures to patients, obtain clinical histories, confirm patient understanding, and address questions or concerns.
Position patients, select exposure factors, and provide radiation protection and safety according to prescribed methods.
Identify patients and label images; compare requisitions with physician orders to ensure exam accuracy.
Process images, ensure radiograph quality, and call patients back as necessary.
Assist, communicate, and consult with Radiologists.
Prepare and maintain records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Enter patient and study information into the radiology information system and document billing codes for procedures performed.
Perform patient positioning and transporting duties, using proper lifting and pushing/pulling techniques.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Career development programs.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s role.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.