Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem - Cayuga Medical Center

Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI

13d•$32 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist performs a range of diagnostic radiography imaging exams and applies radiation-safety practices. The technologist provides quality customer service and patient care to patients, visitors, and staff, and works independently and collaboratively as part of a team. This is an onsite, per-diem position at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York. Shifts vary as needed, with hours between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.; 12-, 10-, and 8-hour shifts are available. Local travel of 0%–5% may be expected. The role requires knowledge of imaging department procedures, protocols, and policies. The technologist sets acquisition factors, positions patients, follows radiologist protocols and physician instructions, and evaluates images for quality. The role also requires following patient-identification policies, confirming the correct exam and relevant patient factors, documenting protocol changes or variations on requisitions, and following applicable policies and procedures for use of ISTAT. The minimum education requirement is an associate degree from a Radiologic Sciences program. ARRT credentials for diagnostic imaging and a New York State license are required. Two years of experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome. The pay range is $32.00–$50.00 per hour, plus a per-diem incentive; evening, night, and weekend differentials are also offered.

Requirements

Associate degree from a Radiologic Sciences program.
ARRT credentials for diagnostic imaging.
New York State license.
Ability to push, pull, bend, safely transfer patients, and ambulate without assistance.
Ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely, and adjust to changes in work volumes.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience is preferred; new graduates are welcomed.
Problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform a range of diagnostic radiography imaging exams.
Apply radiation-safety practices.
Provide excellent customer service and quality patient care to patients, visitors, and staff.
Demonstrate knowledge of imaging department procedures, protocols, and policies.
Set acquisition factors and position patients to obtain optimal image quality.
Follow radiologist protocols for specific exams and accurately follow physician instructions.
Evaluate images for quality.
Consistently follow patient-identification policies and confirm the correct exam and relevant patient factors.
Document changes or variations to protocols on requisitions.
Follow applicable policies and procedures regarding ISTAT use at sites worked.
Work as part of a team and adapt to changing work volumes.