Join Rochester Regional Health as a Radiologic Technologist at Massena Hospital, where you'll perform essential diagnostic imaging procedures to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment. This role emphasizes patient safety and high-quality imaging, making a significant impact on patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Reads charts and prescriptions to ascertain valid physician orders
Obtains pertinent clinical information and follows physician requests
Prepares contrast media according to orders or policy
Assures proper patient identification prior to procedures
Questions female patients regarding pregnancy before x-ray procedures
Reports positive or questionable responses to radiologist or physician
Performs diagnostic x-ray procedures not involving fluoroscopy
Assists physicians during fluoroscopic and invasive procedures
Functions in the operating room to provide diagnostic x-ray coverage
Lifts and moves patients with assistance
Operates all x-ray equipment available to the Medical Imaging department
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 for efficient patient care
Good reading and deductive skills
Sensitivity and interpersonal skills for patient interaction