X-Ray Tech - Weekends

Short Description:

Weekends: Fri- 10:30a-Mid, Sat- 8am-Mid Sun- 7:30a-4p (36 - preferred; would consider 40), on call, callback and holidays per unit needs.

Please note, must be able to report within 30 minutes to on call shifts

ON CALL: 2-3 call shifts per month

Complete Description:
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.

Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• BLS certification (American Heart Association ONLY).
• Experience using c-arm/o-arm in the past 8 months.
• Must have recent OR experience.

Skills:

• Technician License (currently ANY Tech License is accepted in the state of NY) - Required
• Two (2) years experience - Required
• BLS (American Heart Association ONLY) - Required
• Experience using c-arm/o-arm - Required (8 Months)
• Trauma 1 center experience - Required
• OR experience at a trauma 1 center - Required

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