X-Ray Technologist

SUNY Upstate Medical University•Syracuse, NY

10d•$21 - $33

About The Position

Job Summary: Determine individual technique for prescribed examination and position patient properly. Read and interpret physicians orders. Properly shield patients for all examinations. Produce quality radiographs with correct Patient ID and markings. Review and evaluate images to ensure satisfactory quality. Maintain clean examination room and equipment. Communicate with patients requiring examination and procedures, and provide reassurance as necessary. Perform identification procedure by verbally confirming with the patient before beginning a procedure. Register patients, enter orders, and track patients using the RIS. Maintains pt confidentiality at all times. Must be customer service oriented and maintain a professional appearance at all times.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Medical Radiography.
License and Registration (ARRT) required.
May need additional certification, depending on specialty.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.
May need additional certification, depending on education.

Responsibilities

Determine individual technique for prescribed examination and position patient properly.
Read and interpret physicians orders.
Properly shield patients for all examinations.
Produce quality radiographs with correct Patient ID and markings.
Review and evaluate images to ensure satisfactory quality.
Maintain clean examination room and equipment.
Communicate with patients requiring examination and procedures, and provide reassurance as necessary.
Perform identification procedure by verbally confirming with the patient before beginning a procedure.
Register patients, enter orders, and track patients using the RIS.
Maintains pt confidentiality at all times.
Must be customer service oriented and maintain a professional appearance at all times.