Job Summary:The Senior X-Ray Radiology Technologist is an experienced professional with strong collaboration and leadership skills. In this role, the incumbent will support a collaborative team of technologists by providing day-to-day guidance and mentorship and supporting quality assurance and control activities. The incumbent will perform all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving X-ray images, and will be responsible for the care of the patient while in the X-ray area.
Job Responsibilities:- Greet and interact with patients, visitors, vendors, and all faculty and staff.
- Perform X-rays and general radiological procedures:
- Review imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. Review all questionable orders with the radiologist and, at the radiologist's discretion, the referring physician.
- Position patient and select appropriate options to ensure best-case imaging.
- Observe patient while in the X-ray area for change in status and make appropriate intervention or contact primary care givers for instruction.
- Judge diagnostic quality of finished medical images prior to submission to radiologist for interpretation.
- Offer detailed explanation of diagnostic procedures to patients and answer questions as appropriate.
- Assist radiologist with fluoroscopic studies.
- Assist physician in administering opaque media.
- Operate and maintain equipment on a daily basis, maintaining logbooks with equipment performance data: schedule PM, perform QA, maintain records required for and participate in inspections.
- Perform clerical responsibilities associated with acquisition, processing, and archiving of patient records.
- Address any service calls and follow up as required or as directed, based on operational need.
- Assist with onboarding and training of new or less experienced technologists. Share knowledge and offers guidance/mentorship to facilitate team collaboration and a supportive environment.
- May assist manager to ensure adequate coverage and address related issues as directed.
- Participate in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care. Bring safety and quality events, concerns and needs to debriefs/safety huddles. Collaborate with team members on quality-related projects.
- Assist manager on Quality Control and Assurance measures, including testing and auditing as appropriate.
- Increase transparency, encourage event reporting, and advance the safety culture by participating in and facilitating safety huddles, patient safety activities, culture reinforcement, and shared learning.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:- High school graduate or equivalency.
- A minimum of 4 years' relevant experience, including exposure to a wide range of X-ray studies.
- NYS License, ARRT certified.
- Current BLS required.
- Demonstrated leadership proficiency in a team environment, including communication, training/knowledge-sharing, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated participation in continuous improvement or quality initiatives.
- Must have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to deescalate stressful situations.
- Candidate must demonstrate strong aptitude for detail, flexibility, punctuality, and ability to work independently.
- Must demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Must be able to make sound judgments and execute the appropriate actions based on the needs of patients and knowledge of facility policies and procedures.
- Basic proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email systems, etc.
- Will provide coverage as requested throughout practices (multiple sites and flexible schedule).
- Prior experience supporting training and onboarding activities is preferred.
Hourly Rate Ranges: $48.88 - $59.87Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.
