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