Join Rochester Regional Health as a Radiologic Technologist, where you'll perform diagnostic imaging procedures that are crucial for patient care. Your expertise will ensure high-quality images for physician review while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
Key Responsibilities
Reads charts, prescriptions and radiology requests to ascertain valid physician orders
Obtains pertinent clinical information and follows special physician requests
Prepares contrast media according to physician's order or departmental policy
Assures proper patient identity prior to performing an x-ray procedure
Questions female patients of child-bearing age regarding pregnancy
Reports positive or questionable responses to the radiologist or referring physician
Performs diagnostic x-ray procedures not involving fluoroscopy
Assists physicians during fluoroscopic and invasive radiology procedures
Functions in the operating room to provide diagnostic x-ray coverage
Lifts and moves patients with assistance
Operates all stationary and mobile x-ray equipment
Notifies supervisor of equipment deficiencies
Develops x-rays and maintains processing equipment
Maintains assigned x-ray room and stocks necessary supplies
Assists in the operation of the x-ray file room
Labels all studies correctly
Required Qualifications
Graduate from an AMA approved program in Radiological Technology
Current New York State licensure or permit to practice as a Radiological Technologist
New York State Department of Health Licensure and Registered with ARRT
BLS within 3 months of hire
Ability to think and act quickly to deliver efficient, quality patient care
Good reading and deductive skills to interpret physician requests
Sensitivity and interpersonal skills to deal with apprehensive patients
Effective communication skills for interaction with physicians and staff