X-Ray Technologist- Per Diem

Albany Medical Center • City of Albany, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The X-Ray Technologist performs technical procedures and assists in the clinical evaluation and care of patients in a fast-paced, Level 1 Trauma Facility. The X-Ray Technologist produces diagnostic images and provides a safe, positive experience for the patient. The X-Ray Technologist practices and enforces the radiation safety measures in the New York State Department of Health Code Part 16. The X-Ray Technologist supports teaching and continued learning as technology changes.

Requirements

• Diploma in Radiologic Technology from an accredited program - required
• Associate's Degree Applied Science Degree - required
• No experience needed
• Effectively and professionally communicate with patients and their family members, co-workers, and visitors to AMC.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with the multidisciplinary team of the patient.
• Seek out the guidance and knowledge of co-workers to achieve consensus.
• Read and understand documents such as policies, procedures, and safety manuals.
• Document patient care on appropriate AMC forms.
• Ability to problem solve, perform exams, and interpret data efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to be honest and punctual and perform the functions of the position to the highest ethical standard as defined by AMC and the tenet of the profession.
• Ability to be accurate in such matters as data entry, exam documentation, and to use good judgment when performing the functions of the job or when interacting with others.
• Ability to accept direction, carry out orders, to work cooperatively with others and to avoid creating unnecessary conflict.
• Ability to adhere to the policies, procedures, and practices of AMC.
• Ability to utilize the policies of AMC to resolve grievances and/or disagreements.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure continuity of appropriate patient care.
• Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist New York State Registration in Diagnostic Radiography or possess a limited permit to practice in the State of New York Upon Hire - required
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered Upon Hire - required
• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Professional Rescuer certification Upon Hire - required
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain competent imaging skills.
• Practice in compliance with AMC and department policies as well as New York State Department of Health and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists standards.
• Assist physicians in all aspects of procedures in their assigned area.
• Provide a safe, positive experience for the patient.
• Act as a mentor and preceptor to new staff and students.
• Actively support AMC and the imaging department in maintaining proper accreditations.
• Accurately enter patient data into the computer system(s).
• Perform QA on images to ensure it is of diagnostic quality as well as containing accurate patient information prior to sending to PACS.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age and special characteristics of the patients.
• On-call duties, if applicable.
• Strive to grow and develop, creating a professional, progressive department with a positive atmosphere.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Practice of sterile technique, when applicable.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees