Radiologic Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Radiologic Technologist

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

The Radiologic Technologist will be responsible for a multitude of Dx radiography imaging exams. Employee will be knowledgeable and dedicated to radiation safety. Employee will provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors and staff with an emphasis on quality service and excellent patient care. Employee must be self-motivated and demonstrate ability to work as a team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Imaging department procedures and protocols .
  • Capable of setting acquisition factors for optimal image quality.
  • Capable of positioning patient for optimal images.
  • Capable of following Radiologist protocols for specific exams
  • Capable of evaluating images for quality.
  • Capable of accurately following physician's instructions.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Imaging department policies.
  • Consistently follows patient identification policy.
  • Understands the correct exam needed and patient factors
  • Documents any changes/variation to protocol on requisition.
  • Follows all P+P regarding use of ISTAT (per sites worked)

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education: Minimum of Associates degree, Radiologic Sciences program
• Experience: Preference of two years' experience, but new graduates welcomed.
• Licensure/Registry: ARRT credentials for diagnostic imaging and NYS license.

P referred Skills and Experience:

• Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred
• Good written and oral communication skills preferred.
• Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to push, pull, bend, safely transfer patients and ambulate without assistance.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Location: Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center - 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
• Shift/Schedule: Full-Time Days/Evenings, FLEX. Anticipated schedule of three (3) 12-hour shifts or or four (4) 10-hour shifts. Rotating weekends and holidays.
• Travel Requirements: 0%-5% Local area travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard Rate of $32.00 to $50.00 per hour plus benefits
• Shift differentials offered for evenings, nights and weekends according to schedule

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

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I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.