Radiologic Technologist

City/State: Nyack, New York Department: Diagnostic Radiology_2 Bargaining Unit: NH- CWA Work Shift: Evening Work Days: DAYS VARY, PER DIEM Scheduled Hours: 2:30 PM-11 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 8 HOURS Hours Per Pay Period: 0 Hourly Rate/Range: $45.53 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x rays) of body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by RADIOLOGIST: Positions patient on examining table and 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 x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols. Practices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patient and staff. May operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.

Essential Functions

C. Job Specific Contacts 1. General Contacts: Patients, Physicians, Nurses, Visitors, Other departments within the hospital. 2. Job Provides Direction to: N/A

D. Environment and Demands

1. Environmental Demands: Describe the physical environment in which the job must be performed. Radiation exposure hazard controlled. Exposure to infection and disease.

2. Essential Physical and Cognitive Demands, Manual Dexterity: Describe the physical efforts, manual dexterity and cognitive skills required for the job (i.e., eye/hand coordination, lifting, pulling, walking, concentration, analysis, customer sensitivity, etc.) On feet most of day. Lifting and positioning of patients. Moving of heavy mobile equipment.

B. MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN

Participates in activities which support the mission of the hospital

C. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Demonstrates the required job specific technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities.

• * 1. Demonstrate competency in all exams performed (i.e. positioning, proper labeling, patient identification, left/right markers, etc.)
• 2. Competent and able to critique all images in PACS and repeats images as necessary while maintaining an acceptable Repeat/Reject Rate. Operates equipment for the transfer of images
• 3. Prepare x-ray room prior to first patient (i.e. room stocked for needed equipment and supplies) and keeps room and work area neat and clean at all times.
• 4. Instructs in layman terms to relieve patient of anxiety and prepares patient for Radiologic examinations.
• 5. Monitors patient condition by directly observing the patient during the examination and recognizing and reporting abnormal changes in the patient’s condition. Able to assess patient pain interfering with Imaging procedure; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• 6. Determines the most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patient accordingly. Adheres to all Radiation safety requirements, ALARA.
• 7. Interacts professionally with patient/family/coworkers. Must possess the ability to work in a high stress area and maintain a positive attitude.
• 8. Completes all work or completes a proper hand-off before clocking out and leaving.
• 9. Performs duties according to ARRT standards / ACR standards / Montefiore Nyack Hospital protocols.
• 10. Set up room, sterile trays, prep patient and set up sterile field as needed.
• 11. Responsible for safe handling of equipment.
• 12. Completed IV Contrast Screening forms and Metformin Patient Education form when required.
• 13. Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• 14. Attends departmental in-services and Mega Education Day, as scheduled.
• 15. Attends at least 4 monthly department meetings, reads and signs off on meeting minutes when not in attendance.
• 16. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• 17. Must be able to rotate hospital holidays. Name will be placed on Mandation rotation list to cover open shifts.
• 18. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital.
• *Document on addendum age specific competency.

Part II: Employee Performance Standards

A. CUSTOMER SERVICE

• 1. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer.
• 2. Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs.
• 3. Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action.
• 4. Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors.
• 5. Provides escort to customers when necessary.

B. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

• 1. Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes and/or outcomes.
• 2. Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self development and knowledge.
• 3. Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements.
• 4. Participates in annual competency assessment.

C. BUDGET

• 1. Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies.
• 2. Utilizes charge process for supplies/equipment and appropriate billing information including patient history.

D. PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS

• 1. Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations.

Qualifications

Associate Degree Required General radiographic experience; New graduates may be considered ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required RADIOL Licensed Radiologist - New York State Dept of Health Upon Hire Required BLS - American Heart Association within 90 Days Required

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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