X-Ray Technician, Department of Radiology- 1199 Line H6569

Overview:

Performs and obtains high quality radiographs on all patients (i.e. In-Patients, Emergency Room Patients or Private Out Patients); recognizes the need for and utilizes lead shielding where appropriate in accordance with departmental policies. Develops all X-rays when required. Provides patient comfort (e.g., bedpans, blankets) as required. Performs required clerical work when necessary to maintain patient records. Maintains a clean and orderly environment to include Radiology Room, Radiology Equipment, and Radiology Accessories. Informs appropriate personnel when equipment is in need of repair.

Responsibilities:

• Performs and obtains high quality radiographs on all patients (i.e. In-Patients, Emergency Room Patients or Private Out Patients); recognizes the need for and utilizes lead shielding where appropriate in accordance with departmental policies.

• As required, transports patients to and from X-Ray rooms.

• Assists the Radiologist with hard-to-move patients when requested.

• Utilizes all X-ray equipment permitted with in the scope of their license and within the realm of their training.

• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance to hospital policy.

• Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

• Develops all X-rays when required.

Performs required clerical work when necessary to maintain patient records.
Maintains a clean and orderly environment to include Radiology Room, Radiology Equipment, and Radiology Accessories.
Informs appropriate personnel when equipment is in need of repair.

Qualifications:

• Completion of approved course of study

• At least one (1) year of experience as an X-Ray Technician

• New York State License as X-Ray Technician (Legally Required)

• Completion of approved course of study in Radiology/X-Ray (Required)

• Computer Literate (Required)