Radiologic Technologist - (P.L.) Full Time (Cortland)

Position Summary : Operate stationary and portable xray equipment to make radiographs of designated regions of the body. Supervise and instruct students in the clinical areas.

Education, License & Certification :

Graduation of an ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology program and must obtain ARRT certification within 6 months of employment.

OR a graduate from an ARRT non-accredited program and must provide ARRT certification prior to employment.

NYS Radiologic Technologist License or NYS Radiologic Technologist Temporary Permit required for positions in New York State.

Experience : Minimum of six months preferred as a registered technologist in a Radiology Department of a general acutecare hospital.

Essential Functions : Performs Diagnostic radiologic procedures : 1. Adjust radiographic equipment to correct settings for each examination. 2. Accurate positioning of patients to fully utilize photometer. 3. Performs appropriate QA on images generated prior to submission to Radiologist. This includes accurate labeling of left or right side, patient name, medical record number, date and time, as well as technique. Proficient in patient care activities as related to radiology. 1. Ability to relate to patient's information pertaining to ordered procedures. 2. Follow protocols in dealing with patients with infectious diseases. 3. Demonstrate competency in patient preparation including informed consent, and injection of IV contrast. Knowledgeable in the correct use of Radiology Information System (EPIC), scheduling tracking, completion, downtime procedures, and PACS. Works as part of a team to maintain high standards in Radiology. 1. Attends inservice programs as scheduled. 2. Ability to work cooperatively with other technologists, nurses, and healthcare professionals. 3. Works to keep morale high, does not complain to him / herself but works at finding a solution to a particular problem. 4. Seeks help and answers to questions when they are not sure. 5. Performs examinations in a confident, timely fashion. 6. Provides for patient's modesty, comfort, and privacy. 7. Demonstrates willingness to accept nonroutine work assignments, as appropriate.

Other Duties : 1. Cleaning and restocking rooms daily. 2. Performs other duties as assigned. 3. Ability to deal with stressful situations (e.g. trauma). 4. Reports problems occurring with equipment to supervisor or QA technologist. 5. Supervises, instructs and evaluates radiology students assigned to his / her area. 6. Must be able to transport portable equipment to operating room suite, emergency room, nursing units, and morgue. 7. Meets regularly at Radiology departmental meetings, with Radiology school officials to maintain current knowledge of school policies / procedures and student progress. 8. Must have ability to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady while standing for procedures, if unsafe situation occurs (such as fire), getting the patient to safety and sounding alarm. 9. Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends, on a scheduled basis. 10. Must be able to lift, push, reach, bend, stoop, and walk in order to care for patients. Must be able to perform a stand pivot transfer with a 105 pound patient.