Radiologic Technologist TRI Amherst

Facility:      Trinity Seton Imaging Amherst

Shift: Shift 1

Status:     Per Diem      FTE: 0.106667

Bargaining Unit:     Trinity Medical

Exempt from Overtime:     Exempt: No

Work Schedule:  Varied

Hours:         

8:00am to 6:00pm with varied start times and Saturdays

Summary:

A Radiology Technologist performs radiographic procedures and related clerical functions at a level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Demonstrates ability and performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnosis. 

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an Approved School of Radiology Technology
• BLS Preferred
• New York State License as a “General Radiology Technologist” and current New York State Department of Health certificate of registration as a Radiology Technologist. Temporary NY State Licensure as a “General Radiologic Technologist” is acceptable.
• ARRT certified in Radiography – ARRT (R)

EXPERIENCE

• Six (6) to twelve (12) months in radiologic technology preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Answers telephone
• Compile statistics
• Computer
• Schedules, registers and checks-in all imaging patients for their imaging appointment
• Room, interview, and enter patient information into EMR
• Diagnostic imaging equipment
• Fax
• Computer

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Good general health necessary in order to stand and walk most of the day
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases
• Exposed to Hazardous, body fluids and wastes
• Subject to electrical and ionizing radiation hazards
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Handles emergency or crisis situations
• Subject to many interruptions
• Subject to long irregular hours
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Required Protective Equipment: Gown, Leaded apron, Shielding, Mask, Sterile and non-sterile medical gloves