Travel Radiology Technician
Rochester, NY
Trusted Talent
Days

Locations: Sawgrass and Marketplace (Miracle Mile)

X-Ray Technologist Responsibilities: - Verify patients' identity and review physicians' orders before beginning x-ray procedures. - Use x-ray equipment to take radiographic images of patients' bones, tissues, and organs as per physicians' written orders. - Explain x-ray procedures to patients and answer their questions. - Position patients accordingly, which may include lifting and moving patients with limited mobility. - Handle all radiologic equipment safely and properly, keeping the dose to the patient as low as possible. - Observe each patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to meet his or her age-specific needs. - Produce a diagnostic, high-quality image for interpretation by the Radiologist. - Promptly notify management of damaged or malfunctioning x-ray equipment. - Utilize electronic patient information systems to verify patient name, date, appropriate exam, and any special exam-specific comments from the provider. Understand and practice the Dual patient identifier procedure. - Maintain accurate patient record keeping by properly identifying images and assuring images are sent to the PACS system correctly.

X-Ray Technologist Requirements: - Completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology and maintain Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). - NYS license (or able to obtain license prior to starting). - 2 years of X-ray Technologist experience. - Comfortable in the OR and with some portables. - Ability to move or lift patients. - Ability to stand for extended periods. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - A patient and compassionate disposition. - Team player who can maintain a cohesive working environment.

Requirements: - BLS - Experience using c-arm/o-arm in the past 8 months

Behavior Characteristics: - Skills Required: - NYS Rad Tech License - ARRT - 2 years of experience - BLS