Per Diem X-Ray Technologist

Summit Health CityMD•Yonkers, NY

About The Position

The Per Diem X-Ray Technologist performs diagnostic radiologic imaging in accordance with physicians’ orders, standardized procedures, and radiation safety regulations. The technologist prepares and assists patients for procedures, explains the procedures, supports safe transfers and immobilization, and provides respectful patient care. Responsibilities include obtaining clinical information for correlation, producing diagnostic-quality images using appropriate positioning and techniques, monitoring patient reactions and changes in status, and reporting concerns to appropriate personnel. The technologist verifies patient and study information, routes studies to PACS, sends information to Virtual Radiologic when indicated, maintains patient logs, and prepares demographic information for interpretation. The role also includes operating radiologic or fluoroscopy (C-arm) equipment, performing equipment quality-control checks, maintaining a clean work area, practicing sterile technique, and following radiation-protection and universal precautions. The technologist maintains familiarity with departmental scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems, and processes studies onto CD or film for patient requests in accordance with HIPAA requirements. The position requires independent work, flexibility, ongoing technical and safety knowledge, and continuing education and licensure. Candidates will be cross-trained upon hire to perform applicable modalities as needed by the department.

Requirements

New York State Radiology License.
ARRT Certification.
Ability to maintain superior diagnostic imaging in accordance with standardized procedures.
Excellent patient and people skills.
Strong knowledge of human and cross-sectional anatomy, proper positioning, protocols, and scanning techniques.
Strong 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 limit unnecessary exposure to patients, coworkers, and self.
Help patients transfer to the detector or exam table and provide adequate immobilization for imaging.
Verify patient identification and study information, 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.
Operate radiologic or fluoroscopy (C-arm) equipment to produce diagnostic-quality images.
Obtain relevant information from patients, medical records, and previous scans for clinical correlation.
Monitor patients’ reactions and changes in physical or mental status and report changes to appropriate personnel.
Prepare and assist patients for radiologic procedures and educate them about procedures to be performed.
Obtain optimum-quality images using proper anatomical positioning, radiologic techniques, and radiologist-designed protocols.
Follow radiation-protection, safety, and universal-precaution procedures.
Perform equipment quality-control checks and report deficiencies to appropriate personnel.
Work independently and remain flexible in work assignments.
Act in accordance with the organizational mission and demonstrate commitment to total quality management and service excellence.
Stay informed about changes in technology and safety practices for self, patients, and visitors.
Process studies onto CD or film for patient requests while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas, practice sterile technique, and prevent cross-contamination.
Know the location of emergency drugs and equipment and remain familiar with departmental booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and continuing education.
Maintain required continuing education credits and professional licenses.
Promote and follow WMG policies, rules, and regulations; perform related duties as assigned.
Cross-train upon hire to perform applicable modalities as needed by the department.