Radiology Technologist - Short Term Assignment

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for CT scanning and Interventional CT guided procedures.

• Attends hospital and departmental meetings and in-service training.

• Maintains accountability for timely and proper service to patients during unsupervised shifts.

• Provides on-call coverage for CT Section of Radiology.

• Maintains accountability for proper documentation of exams and related procedures utilizing the Radiant Care Connect EMR.

• Cleans restocks and prepares rooms on a daily basis.

• Excellent customer service behaviors will be expected and employee will be held accountable thereof.

• Verify patient identification with order/requisition; utilizing clinical indications to assess the appropriateness of procedure and consulting with the provider/radiologist for order 

• verification, as needed.

• Administers IV contrast media (they must also be competency assessed on orientation and/or annually)

• Trained in PACS software: send to destinations vRad, Powershare, RAPID etc

• Follows direct orders from Radiologist or referring provider for CT imaging and contrast administration via protocol

• Receives verbal orders and documents appropriately in the EMR

• Collaborates with all modalities for mutual patient flow

• Performs transport duties as needed

• Monitor patient status; notify nurse/physician in changes of patient condition

• Employ ALARA principles and radiation safety based on New York State Bureau of Environmental Protection and Federal Radiation Standards

• Appropriately maintains all CT and accessory equipment

• Provides 3D post processed images of good image quality 

• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years college degree in Radiologic Technologist in Applied Science or equivalent.

• Prior Radiologic Technologist experience preferred

• Continuing education classes/credits

• Excellent computer skills required

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

• NYS license in Radiologic Technology required OR must hold NYS 

• permit and obtain licensure within six months of hire.

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT) 

• Required within 6 mo of hire.

• NYS Injection Certification within 6 months of hire

• BLS Certification with 6mo of hire

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.