Job Description
About the Company
X-Ray Technologist
About the Role
The X-Ray Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic imaging procedures and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process.
Responsibilities
- Verifying patients' identity and reviewing physicians’ orders before beginning x-ray procedures.
- Using x-ray equipment to take radiographic images of patients' bones, tissues, and organs as per physicians’ written orders.
- Explaining x-ray procedures to patients and answering their questions.
- Positioning patients accordingly, which may include lifting and moving patients with limited mobility.
- Handles all radiologic equipment safely and properly keeping dose to patient as low as possible.
- Observe each patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to meet his or her age-specific needs.
- Produces a diagnostic, high quality image for interpretation by the Radiologist.
- Promptly notifying management of damaged or malfunctioning x-ray equipment.
- Utilizes electronic patient information systems to verify patient name, date, appropriate exam, and any special exam specific comments from the provider. Understands and practices the Dual patient identifier procedure.
- Maintains accurate patient record keeping by properly identifying images and assuring images are sent to the PACS system correctly.
Qualifications
- Completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology and maintains Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- NYS license (or able to obtain license prior to starting).
- 2 years of X-ray Technologist experience.
- Level 1 trauma center experience.
- Ability to move or lift patients.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
Required Skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- A patient and compassionate disposition.
- Team player who can maintain a cohesive working environment.
- Ability to report within 30 minutes to on call shift.
Preferred Skills
- BLS.
- Experience using c-arm/o-arm in the past 8 months.
- Must have recent OR experience.
Compensation Package
- $2,908/wk
- 40 hrs
- Sun-Thurs 3:00pm-11:30pm
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.