About the Opportunity:
Join a dynamic team as an X-Ray Technologist providing exceptional radiologic services to patients. This role involves verifying patient identities, reviewing physician orders, and conducting x-ray procedures to capture high-quality diagnostic images. The position is part-time, encompassing weekends and on-call shifts as required to meet unit needs. The estimated base pay for these positions are $49.50 to $58.50 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities:
- Verify patients' identity and review physicians' orders before beginning x-ray procedures.
- Use x-ray equipment to take radiographic images of patients' bones, tissues, and organs as per physicians' written orders.
- Explain x-ray procedures to patients and answer their questions.
- Position patients accordingly, which may include lifting and moving patients with limited mobility.
- Handle all radiologic equipment safely and properly, keeping dose to the patient as low as possible.
- Observe each patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to meet age-specific needs.
- Produce diagnostic, high-quality images for interpretation by a radiologist.
- Notify management promptly of damaged or malfunctioning x-ray equipment.
- Utilize electronic patient information systems to verify patient name, date, appropriate exam, and any special exam-specific comments from the provider.
- Maintain accurate patient record keeping by properly identifying images and assuring images are sent to the PACS system correctly.
Job Requirements:
- Completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology and ARRT certification.
- NYS license or ability to obtain license prior to starting.
- 2 years of X-ray Technologist experience.
- Experience in a Level 1 trauma center.
- 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 shifts.
- BLS certification (American Heart Association ONLY).
- Experience using c-arm/o-arm in the past 8 months.
- Recent OR experience in a trauma 1 center.
Why Join Us:
- Competitive pay with a structured weekly schedule.
- Work schedule includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, offering a unique weekly routine.
- Opportunities for contract extensions and mention of travel/stipend options for eligible candidates.
- Emphasize a supportive work environment with interdisciplinary collaboration.
