Per Diem X-Ray Technologist

Summit Health•Yonkers, NY

8d•$38 - $47

About The Position

The X-Ray Technologist performs diagnostic radiologic imaging in accordance with physicians’ orders, established protocols, and radiation-safety regulations. The role includes preparing and assisting patients, explaining procedures, positioning and immobilizing patients, and obtaining diagnostic-quality images using radiologic or fluoroscopy (C-arm) equipment. The technologist gathers relevant clinical information, monitors patients for changes in condition, and provides respectful patient care. The technologist verifies patient identification, routes studies to PACS, sends required information to Virtual Radiologic when indicated, maintains patient logs, and processes study requests onto CD or film while observing HIPAA requirements. Additional duties include equipment quality-control checks and cleaning, maintaining a safe and sterile work area, following universal precautions, and staying familiar with emergency equipment and departmental systems. The position requires independent work, flexibility, ongoing professional education, and cross-training in applicable modalities to meet department needs.

Requirements

New York State Radiology License.
ARRT Certification.
Ability to maintain superior diagnostic imaging in accordance with standardized procedures.
Excellent patient and people skills.
Knowledge of human and cross-sectional anatomy, positioning, protocols, and scanning techniques.
Knowledge of a variety of routine procedures and applications.
Ability to maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection, and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Responsibilities

Follow physicians’ orders and radiation regulations to prevent unnecessary exposure to patients, coworkers, and self.
Help patients transfer to the detector or exam table and immobilize them as needed for examinations.
Prepare and assist patients with radiologic procedures, explain procedures, and provide care with dignity and respect.
Use appropriate anatomical positioning, radiologic techniques, and protocols to obtain optimum-quality images.
Operate radiologic and fluoroscopy (C-arm) equipment for diagnostic imaging.
Obtain relevant information from patients, medical records, and prior scans for clinical correlation.
Monitor patients’ reactions and physical or mental status, reporting changes to the appropriate person.
Verify patient identification, route studies to PACS, and send required information to Virtual Radiologic when indicated.
Place demographic information in the reading room for interpretation and maintain a daily log of patients seen.
Process studies onto CD or film for patient requests while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Perform equipment quality-control checks and report deficiencies to appropriate personnel.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment and the work area, practice sterile technique, and prevent cross-contamination.
Follow radiation-protection and universal-precaution procedures.
Remain familiar with the location of emergency drugs and equipment and with departmental booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and continuing education.
Maintain required professional licenses and continuing education credits.
Work independently, demonstrate flexibility, follow organizational policies and regulations, and support service excellence and total quality management.
Keep current with changes in technology and safety practices.
Cross-train upon hire in applicable modalities to meet department needs.
Perform related duties as necessary or assigned.