Radiology Technician

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Radiological Technologists (RadTech) are responsible for performing diagnostic radiology exams on patients referred by Cornell Health clinicians and off-site physicians while complying with all Radiation Safety Standards (ALARA- As Low As Reasonably Achievable). Radiology Technologist positions at Cornell Health are considered part of a larger health care team serving the medical needs of the Cornell University Community. As such, they are expected to independently respond to individuals’ concerns regarding Radiology matters and answer questions from patients and health services staff. These positions perform all duties with a constant sense of service to both internal customers (staff and colleagues) and external customers (patients), comply with current NYS, ARRT and EH&S regulations, and participate in continuing education to maintain a current understanding of equipment and procedures. This is a part-time, 20 hours per week position and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Completion of certified Diagnostic Radiological Technology Program
• NYS license for Diagnostic Radiologic Technology
• Knowledge of radiology quality assurance as required by NYS Department of Health and CU Department of Environmental Health & Safety
• Minimum 1 years of experience as radiological technologist
• Knowledge of and experience with PACS system
• Member of American Registry of Radiological Technologist requiring 24 CE credits biannually.
• Typing skills, with knowledge of radiology specific medical terminology
• CPR – BLS level certified or certification required within one year of employment.
• Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of PACS and DR radiography.

Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic radiology exams on patients referred by Cornell Health clinicians and off-site physicians.
• Complying with all Radiation Safety Standards (ALARA- As Low As Reasonably Achievable).
• Independently responding to individuals’ concerns regarding Radiology matters.
• Answering questions from patients and health services staff.
• Performing all duties with a constant sense of service to both internal customers (staff and colleagues) and external customers (patients).
• Complying with current NYS, ARRT and EH&S regulations.
• Participating in continuing education to maintain a current understanding of equipment and procedures.
• Completing 12 continuing education (CE’s) credits per year.
• Completing annual Health and Safety including confidentiality training and all other compliance trainings provided annually by Cornell Health.

Benefits

• Pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile.
• The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: Prior relevant work or industry experience, Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position, Unique applicable skills, Academic Discipline.

What This Job Offers

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