Sr. X-Ray Technologist

Department/Unit:

Diagnostic Radiology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$70,068.00 - $108,605.00

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 - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly