XRAY Technologist

XRAY Technologist

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Reports To: Director of Radiology & Administrative Director of Radiology

Department: Radiology

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: NYC and Westchester

Salary Range: $40-$44/hr SIGN ON BONUS!!!

Summary: Performs radiographic X-ray procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries by performing the following duties.

Duties:

• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures, including nuclear medicine and sonography.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Adaptability/Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Accepts criticism and feedback; Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Manages competing demands. Commits to doing the best job possible by working the necessary hours to complete assignments; Keeps commitments; Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Takes responsibilities for own actions. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Language Ability: Ability to respond to common inquiries, ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small and large group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems, interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills:

• Project and time management skills
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees
• Strong work ethic and emphasis on attention to details
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organization skills
• Communicate professionally with patient, physicians, and staff in addition to language ability in the competency section

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Suite

Certificates and Licenses: Xray specialty training certification (ARRT-R), NYS RT License with Injection, active BLS training.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This role has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.