Radiology Specialty Tech WKND

This position is currently offering up to $50,000 in signing bonus for external applicants as well as internal per diem to full-time conversions.
Summary:
Perform all functions of Radiology Technologist as well as be competent and actively perform Computed Tomography procedures.
Experience:
Minimum of six months preferred as a registered technologist; CT experience preferred.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
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•Graduate of a 24-month AMA approved radiologic technology program
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•ARRT(R) certification required
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•ARRT (CT) preferred or obtained within 1 year of hire date
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•NYS injection license (if working in NY State facility)
Essential Functions:
A. Performs diagnostic radiologic procedures
Accurate positioning of patients
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Performs appropriate QA on images generated prior to submission to Radiologist. This includes accurate labeling of left or right side, patient name, MRN #, date and time, as well as technique.
B. Performs all CT procedures:
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Appropriately perform all CT procedures per radiologist protocol
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IV insertion per aseptic technique
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Administer IV contrast per policy
C. Proficient in-patient care activities related to radiology
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Ability to relate to patient's information pertaining to ordered procedures.
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Follow protocols in dealing with patients with infectious diseases.
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Demonstrate competency in patient preparation including informed consent, and injection of IV contrast.
D. Knowledgeable in the correct use of the Radiology Information System, scheduling, tracking, completion, down-time procedures.
E. Works as part of a team to maintain high standards in radiology.
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Attends in-service programs as scheduled.
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Ability to work cooperatively with other technologists, nurses and healthcare professionals.
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Works to keep morale high, does not complain to him/herself but works at finding a solution to a particular problem.
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Seeks help and answers to questions when they are not sure.
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Perform examinations in a confident, timely fashion.
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Provides for patient's modesty, comfort and privacy.
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Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments, as appropriate.
Other Duties:
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Cleaning and restocking rooms daily.
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Ability to deal with stressful situations (e.g. trauma)
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Reports problems occurring with equipment to Imaging Leadership
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Must be able to transport portable equipment to operating room suite, emergency room, nursing units, and morgue.
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Meets regularly at Radiology departmental meetings.
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Must have ability to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady while standing for procedures, if unsafe situations occur (such as a fire), getting the patient to safety and sounding alarm.
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Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, on a scheduled basis.
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Must be able to lift, push, reach, bend, stoop, and walk to care for patients.
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Functions as a multi-modality technologist and may perform exams in other modalities based on training levels (i.e bone density, mammography, etc) ; not required.
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Other duties as assigned