Sr. X-Ray Technologist

Location: City of Albany

Department/Unit:

Diagnostic Radiology

Work Shift:

Per Diem (United States of America)
Salary Range:$65,102.17 - $Salary: $32.45-$43.53 (Salary commensurate with experience)  The Sr. X-Ray Technologist performs technical procedures and assists in the clinical evaluation and care of patients in a fast-paced, Level 1 Trauma Facility. The Sr. X-Ray Technologist produces diagnostic images and provides a safe, positive experience for the patient. The Sr. X-Ray Technologist practices and enforces the radiation safety measures in the New York State Department of Health Code Part 16.

The Sr. X-Ray Technologist supports teaching and continued learning as technology changes.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*** Maintain competent imaging skills.
* Practice in compliance with AMC and department policies as well as New York State Department of Health and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists standards.
* Assist physicians in all aspects of procedures in their assigned area.
* Provide a safe, positive experience for the patient.
* Act as a mentor and preceptor to new staff and students.
* Actively support AMC and the imaging department in maintaining proper accreditations.
* Accurately enter patient data into the computer system(s).
* Perform QA on images to ensure it is of diagnostic quality as well as containing accurate patient information prior to sending to PACS.
* Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age and special characteristics of the patients.
* On-call duties, if applicable.
* Strive to grow and develop, creating a professional, progressive department with a positive atmosphere.
* Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
* Practice of sterile technique, when applicable.
** Qualifications
* ** Associate's Degree Applied Science Degree - required
* Diploma in Radiologic Technology from an accredited program - required
* 3+ years of experience
* Effectively and professionally communicate with patients and their family members, co-workers, and visitors to AMC.
* Effectively and professionally communicate with the multidisciplinary team of the patient.
* Seek out the guidance and knowledge of co-workers to achieve consensus.
* Read and understand documents such as policies, procedures, and safety manuals.
* Document patient care on appropriate AMC forms.
* Ability to problem solve, perform exams, and interpret data efficiently and effectively.
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
* Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
* Ability to be honest and punctual and perform the functions of the position to the highest ethical standard as defined by AMC and the tenet of the profession.
* Ability to be accurate in such matters as data entry, exam documentation, and to use good judgment when performing the functions of the job or when interacting with others.
* Ability to accept direction, carry out orders, to work cooperatively with others and to avoid creating unnecessary conflict.
* Ability to adhere to the policies, procedures, and practices of AMC.
* Ability to utilize the policies of AMC to resolve grievances and/or disagreements.
* Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure continuity of appropriate patient care.
* Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
* Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.
* CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist New York State Registration in Diagnostic Radiography or possess a limited permit to practice in the State of New York Upon Hire - required
* ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered Upon Hire - required
* CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Professional Rescuer certification Upon Hire - required

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

** Physical Demands
*** Standing - Constantly
* Walking - Constantly
* Sitting - Rarely
* Lifting - Frequently
* Carrying - Frequently
* Pushing - Occasionally
* Pulling - Occasionally
* Climbing - Occasionally
* Balancing -…