Radiology Tech I - FT Weekday

Guthrie Enterprise•Corning, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Guthrie Corning Hospital is hiring a full-time Radiologic Technologist for its Imaging Services department. The role operates stationary and portable X-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated body regions. It offers a consistent weekday schedule in one hospital, with a weekend rotation, and opportunities for variety and possible cross-training based on the technologist’s interests. The position is open to new and experienced technologists. The technologist performs diagnostic radiologic procedures, prepares and supports patients, verifies image quality, and uses the Radiology Information System for scheduling, tracking, and completion. The role also involves maintaining rooms and equipment, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, attending department meetings and in-service programs, and responding appropriately to emergencies. The technologist must be able to work scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Graduate of an ARRT-accredited Radiologic Technology program and obtain ARRT certification within six months of employment; or graduate of an ARRT non-accredited program and provide ARRT certification before employment.
For positions in New York State, hold a New York State Radiologic Technologist License or New York State Radiologic Technologist Temporary Permit.
Be able to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, on a scheduled basis.
Be able to lift, push, reach, bend, stoop, and walk in order to care for patients.
Be able to transport portable equipment and react quickly to emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of six months of experience as a registered technologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate stationary and portable X-ray equipment and adjust it to the correct settings for each examination.
Position patients accurately for examinations.
Perform quality assurance on images before submission to the Radiologist, including checking side labeling, patient name, B#, date, time, and technique.
Support patient care related to radiology, including explaining information about ordered procedures, following infectious-disease protocols, and demonstrating competency in patient preparation, informed consent, and IV contrast injection.
Use the Radiology Information System for scheduling, tracking, completion, and downtime procedures.
Work cooperatively with technologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to maintain high standards in radiology.
Attend scheduled in-service programs and regular Radiology department meetings.
Perform examinations confidently and in a timely manner, protect patient modesty, comfort, and privacy, and accept appropriate non-routine assignments.
Clean and restock rooms daily.
Report equipment problems to the Coordinator or Director of Imaging.
Transport portable equipment to the operating room suite, emergency room, nursing units, and morgue.
Respond quickly to emergencies, including patient fainting or instability and unsafe situations such as fires.
Perform other duties as assigned.