Radiologic Technologist
Ithaca, New York
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

Radiological Technologist - New York, Ithaca

Job Summary

• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff with emphasis on quality and safe care.
• Perform routine radiography imaging.
• Assist with Fluoroscopy procedures including barium exams, arthrograms, myelograms, hysterosalpingograms, trauma cases, and various Operating Room procedures.
• Assist with Interventional Radiology (IR) cases such as nephrostomy tubes, drainage catheter placement, power port removals, tunneled catheters, pelvic venograms, and other procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of radiation safety and sterile technique.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift

• 07:00 AM – 09:00 AM

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in New York
• Radiology Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Health and Safety Requirements

• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; titers must show results for measles, mumps, and rubella individually.
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required.
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or specific declination form required.
• TB Test: Must have one of the following within the last 12 months:

  • Two PPD skin tests (one within 12 months, one within 3 months), or
  • One Quantiferon/Spot test within 12 months.
  • For past positive TB tests, chest x-ray within 12 months may be required.
• Fit Test: Must be completed prior to start and within the last 12 months; annual requirement.
• Physical/Health Statement: Must be from within the last 12 months, include physician credentials, clinic location, phone number, height, weight, vitals, Snellen eye chart, and a statement of clearance with no restrictions.
• Tdap: Preferred but not required; must be within the last 10 years or have a declination form.
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Optional to upload proof or declination.

Professional Requirements

• Valid, unexpired US driver’s license or state ID.
• Background check within 30 days of start including:

  • SSN address trace report covering all counties lived/worked in last 7 years.
  • National and county criminal searches.
  • FACIS 3 check.
• Drug screen within 30 days of start; 9+ panel including amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, oxycodone, phencyclidine, methadone, methaqualone, propoxyphene, nitrites.
• Resume accounting for all employment and gaps for the last 7 years, including education history.
• Two professional references:

  • One supervisor reference from employment within the last 12 months.
  • One supervisor or peer reference from employment within the last 3 years.
• Employment verification of most recent employer.
• Signed and dated job description.
• Completion of skills checklist for assigned unit, updated annually.
• Completion of agency-required forms including personal information, code of conduct, confirmation of assignment, self-study packet and quiz, sexual harassment acknowledgement, and parking registration.
• Color headshot photo (straightforward, solid background, no filters or sunglasses).

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Extended travelers beyond one year must complete a reassessment form.
• Core competency exams are optional but recommended.

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