Imaging Technologist III

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Under the leadership of the Supervisor of Medical Imaging and working at the direction of the Radiology Manager, provides prompt, efficient, courteous services to patients while taking high-quality radiographs. This individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. They must also have the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements and provide the care needed.

• To provide high quality test results in a prompt and accurate fashion
• Maintains an excellent quality of x-ray radiographs with a minimum of a 5% repeat rate as randomly checked by leadership
• Provides fluoroscopic assistance to the Radiologists, setting up sterile trays, preparing and dispensing barium or other chemical mixtures as necessary, and assists in the positioning of patients during fluoroscopic examination
• Prepares, identifies and/or administers medication as prescribed by a licensed practitioner when applicable.
• Performs radiographic examinations as requested and in accordance to established protocols
• Transports patients to and from the room when required as noted by leadership
• Maintains a good working relationship with Radiology students that complete their clinical within our department
• Provide a safe environment to our patients
• Explains all procedures to patients and answers any questions or concerns regarding the test
• Provides coverage for the OR, ER and portables in addition to the fluoroscopy procedures
• Maintains adequate level of inventory in all rooms within diagnostic Radiology
• Restocks supplies within rooms as observed by leadership
• Cleans and organizes x-ray rooms after patient use as observed by leadership
• Performs daily checklists for safe patient care and regulatory readiness
• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops
• Maintains competence through continuing education
• Maintains appropriate continuing education credits to keep up licensure
• Attends the necessary meetings to keep up with changes within the department
• Attends monthly department meetings 90-95% of the time as recorded in the meeting minutes
• Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed • Performs multiple modalities such as Mammo, CT, MRI, X-Ray, or Ultrasound

Education:

• Satisfactory completion of formal radiology technology training program in an AMA approved school, required

Experience:

• Need previous experience in radiology technology, required

Licensure/Certifications:

• Current ARRT (R) Registration as a Radiology Technologist, required
• NYS Licensure as a Radiology Technologist, required
• NYS Injection Registered desired or able to obtain within 6 month from hire date, required
• ARRT (CT) or (MRI) or (Mammo), required
• ARDMS or ARRT (DXA), preferred
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days from date of hire

Skills:

• Leadership
• Clinical Skills
• Multi-Tasking
• Customer Service
• Critical Thinking
• Interacting with People
• Maintain Files
• Time Management
• Quality Control
• Reliability
• Training

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs, of force constantly to move objects
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, and stooping
• Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), and walking
• Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, and fit testing

Hazards:

• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, and radiation/radiant energy

Working Conditions:

• Occasional noise

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis.