Sr. X-Ray Technologist

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

9d•$70,068 - $108,605

About The Position

The Sr. X-Ray Technologist works in Diagnostic Radiology, performing technical procedures and assisting with clinical evaluation and patient care in a fast-paced Level 1 Trauma Facility. The role produces diagnostic images and helps provide patients with a safe, positive experience. It practices and enforces radiation safety measures in accordance with New York State Department of Health Code Part 16, and supports teaching and continued learning as technology changes. The technologist maintains competent imaging skills and follows Albany Medical Center and department policies, as well as applicable New York State Department of Health and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists standards. The role may include on-call duties, if applicable. This position may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA-protected health information; access and use must be limited to the minimum necessary for assigned duties and protected from unauthorized access or modification.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Applied Science Degree.
Diploma in Radiologic Technology from an accredited program.
At least 3 years of experience.
New York State registration as a Certified Radiologic Technologist in Diagnostic Radiography, or a limited permit to practice in New York State, required upon hire.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration required upon hire.
Professional Rescuer CPR certification required upon hire.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, family members, co-workers, AMC visitors, and the patient's multidisciplinary team.
Seek guidance and knowledge from co-workers to achieve consensus.
Read and understand policies, procedures, and safety manuals.
Problem-solve, perform exams, and interpret data efficiently and effectively.
Perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Be honest, punctual, ethical, accurate, and exercise good judgment in job functions and interactions.
Accept direction, carry out orders, cooperate with others, and avoid unnecessary conflict.
Adhere to AMC policies, procedures, and practices and use AMC policies to resolve grievances or disagreements.
Identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Improve job performance through continuing education.
An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Perform technical procedures and produce diagnostic images.
Assist in the clinical evaluation and care of patients.
Practice and enforce radiation safety measures in accordance with New York State Department of Health Code Part 16.
Maintain competent imaging skills and comply with AMC and department policies and applicable professional standards.
Assist physicians in all aspects of procedures in the assigned area.
Provide patients with a safe, positive experience and age-appropriate care.
Mentor and precept new staff and students.
Support AMC and the imaging department in maintaining proper accreditations.
Enter patient data accurately into computer systems.
Perform image quality assurance to ensure images are diagnostic and contain accurate patient information before sending them to PACS.
Perform on-call duties, if applicable.
Support professional growth and a positive, progressive department environment.
Work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Use sterile technique when applicable.
Document patient care on appropriate AMC forms.
Anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure continuity of appropriate patient care.
Protect sensitive information through minimum-necessary access and appropriate safeguards.