Radiologic Technologist - Canton - Potsdam Hospital

Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Norwood
Posted on: May 5, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Radiology Tech Department: Imaging Location: Canton - Potsdam Hospital Hours Per Week: part time, 22.5 weekly scheduled hours Schedule: 7.5 hour variable shift, on call responsibility SUMMARY: Performs high quality Radiographic exams as directed by the Radiologist. Assists in the daily routines of the Imaging Department. Responsible for performing any procedures that are part of General Radiology, including special procedures, OR cases, portable exams, etc. This is in accordance with approved techniques, policies and regulatory standards as established by regulatory agencies, standards and policies set forth by the organization. Adheres to the professional standards of the NYS Department of Health, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs direct patient care: Applies knowledge of anatomy, positioning and radiographic techniques for each exam. Determines exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic techniques with minimum radiation exposure. Follows the ALARA principle in incorporating collimation and shielding in accordance with policy and procedures. Performs any special procedures as part of DI services, prepares contrast media for exams as needed. Greets Patients/family in professional manner and can adequately listen and take care of patient concerns or refer concerns as needed. Utilizes two patient identifiers per policy, verifies Provider order accuracy, educates patients pre/during and post procedure. Ensures that patients are properly dressed and prepped for all exams.
• Maintains Equipment, supplies, cleanliness and Safety: Follows CPH Infection control P&P with regards to Isolation, universal precautions, cleansing of equipment. Maintains an adequate amount of supplies within exam rooms as needed for schedule. Performs daily QA/QC on equipment as required per manufacturer and/or NYS-reports any mechanical issues or system errors to Biomed Department. Wears radiation film badge per guidelines and turns in each month for monitoring. Provides assistance to Peers and Patients in transporting, transferring, and standing of patients, following safe handling guidelines.
• Universal Criteria: Improvement commitments, (Listens/attends monthly staff meetings and modality meetings, suggests ways to improve quality, productivity, demonstrates responsibility for ongoing personal development and growth through continuing education. Plans and uses time appropriately, by performing duties in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision, able to complete routine and urgent exams within departmental time frames. Follows standards of behavior as set by the department and CPH. Completes annual Healthstream programs, maintains HIPPA, complies with laws, rules, regulations, standards and hospital policies. Reports compliance issues through the chain of command. Stays within hospital guidelines regarding sick/absent time, and provides proper notification of absence/tardiness. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Required Degree:
  • Graduate of an Accredited Radiologic Technology program. Required Certification/Licensure:
    • New York State Department of Health Licensure
    • Registered with ARRT
    • BLS within 3 months of hire. Required Years of Experience:
      • none PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
        • IV Certification
        • 1 year experience in general radiography setting UNION:1199-721 - LPN & Technical (CPH) Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible EDUCATION:LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. 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:$29.15 - $42.34 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.

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