X-ray Technologist

X-Ray Technologist

The X-Ray Technologist performs technical procedures and assists in the clinical evaluation and care of patients in a fast-paced, Level 1 Trauma Facility. The X-Ray Technologist produces diagnostic images and provides a safe, positive experience for the patient. The X-Ray Technologist practices and enforces the radiation safety measures in the New York State Department of Health Code Part 16. The X-Ray Technologist supports teaching and continued learning as technology changes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain competent imaging skills.
• Practice in compliance with AMC and department policies as well as New York State Department of Health and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists standards.
• Assist physicians in all aspects of procedures in their assigned area.
• Provide a safe, positive experience for the patient.
• Act as a mentor and preceptor to new staff and students.
• Actively support AMC and the imaging department in maintaining proper accreditations.
• Accurately enter patient data into the computer system(s).
• Perform QA on images to ensure it is of diagnostic quality as well as containing accurate patient information prior to sending to PACS.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age and special characteristics of the patients.
• On-call duties, if applicable.
• Strive to grow and develop, creating a professional, progressive department with a positive atmosphere.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Practice of sterile technique, when applicable.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Radiologic Technology from an accredited program - required
• Associate's Degree Applied Science Degree - required
• No experience needed
• Effectively and professionally communicate with patients and their family members, co-workers, and visitors to AMC.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with the multidisciplinary team of the patient.
• Seek out the guidance and knowledge of co-workers to achieve consensus.
• Read and understand documents such as policies, procedures, and safety manuals.
• Document patient care on appropriate AMC forms.
• Ability to problem solve, perform exams, and interpret data efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to be honest and punctual and perform the functions of the position to the highest ethical standard as defined by AMC and the tenet of the profession.
• Ability to be accurate in such matters as data entry, exam documentation, and to use good judgment when performing the functions of the job or when interacting with others.
• Ability to accept direction, carry out orders, to work cooperatively with others and to avoid creating unnecessary conflict.
• Ability to adhere to the policies, procedures, and practices of AMC.
• Ability to utilize the policies of AMC to resolve grievances and/or disagreements.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure continuity of appropriate patient care.
• Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist New York State Registration in Diagnostic Radiography or possess a limited permit to practice in the State of New York Upon Hire - required
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered Upon Hire - required
• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Professional Rescuer certification Upon Hire - required

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.