Short Description:- Monday - Friday: 8am - 4:30pm; on call/callback/holidays per unit needs
ON CALL: 2-3 call shifts per month
Complete X-Ray Technologist 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.
X-Ray Technologist 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.
REQUIREMENTS:
- BLS
- Minimum 1 year experience
in a children s hospital.
- Minimum 1year experience in
trauma 1 center
*** For this position, please include a skills checklist
with their familiarity in pediatric fluoroscopy exams (UGI, VCUGs, Barium
Enema, etc) and NICU portables***
Behavior Characteristics:
Skills
| Skill | SkillTypeDescription | Duration | ExpertiseRatingDescription |
| Technician License (currently ANY Tech License is accepted in the state of NY) | Required | 0 | |
| Two (2) years experience | Required | 0 | |
| BLS (American Heart Association ONLY) | Required | 0 | |
| 1 year of Pediatric Experience | Required | 0 | |
| 1 year of trauma 1 experience | Required | 0 | |