X-Ray Technician

Opportunity:

SMH General X - SMH : L1RAD : X-Ray Tech

Job Details:

• Weekend shift schedule: Friday 10:30 AM - 12:00 AM, Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM, Sunday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Preferred 36 hours per week; 40 hours per week also considered
• On-call, callback, and holiday shifts per unit needs
• 2-3 on-call shifts per month required
• Must be able to report within 30 minutes for on-call shifts
• Verify patients' identity and review physician orders before beginning X-ray procedures
• Operate X-ray equipment to take radiographic images of patients' bones, tissues, and organs
• Explain X-ray procedures to patients and answer their questions
• Position patients appropriately, including lifting and moving patients with limited mobility
• Handle all radiologic equipment safely while keeping radiation dose to patients as low as possible
• Observe patient status and interpret age-specific needs accordingly
• Produce diagnostic, high-quality images for interpretation by the Radiologist
• Promptly notify management of damaged or malfunctioning X-ray equipment
• Utilize electronic patient information systems and practice Dual Patient Identifier procedures
• Maintain accurate patient record keeping and ensure images are sent to the PACS system correctly
• Must have recent OR experience at a Level 1 trauma center
• Experience using C-arm/O-arm within the past 8 months required
• Minimum 2 years of X-ray Technologist experience required
• Level 1 trauma center experience required
• Completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology required
• ARRT certification required
• NYS license required or must be able to obtain prior to starting
• BLS certification (American Heart Association only) required
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or move patients required