X-Ray Technologist
Company: Caremount Medical
Location: Yorktown Heights
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
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Position Overview: The X-Ray Technologist I is responsible for
performing the primary diagnostic examination to either diagnose or
decide the optimal procedure that will best help the patient. This
also includes creating a tranquil environment, so patients will be
able to adhere to examination instructions.
Essential Functions:
--- Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and
assures proper file identification on all images
--- Demonstrate competency performing all computerized tomography
procedures and the operation of all related equipment
--- Greet patients, obtain history, and enters information in
computer system
--- Perform x-rays at the optimal quality
--- Demonstrate patient care; make sure to protect patient as best
as possible from excessive radiation
--- Observe patient vital signs during examination
--- Provide coverage as needed (i.e. in the event of call outs or
extended patient schedules).
--- Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires.
--- Maintain CPR certification
--- Perform procedures in compliance with Standards of Care,
facility and regulatory requirements, and ARRT Standards of
Ethics
--- Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA
regulations
--- Demonstrate a positive patient experience; share information
with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring
they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
--- Demonstrate a positive experience from the referring providers;
providing excellent quality
--- Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality without
recommendation of additional image acquisition; performs quality
assurance on images and equipment; demonstrates competency in
utilizing systems
--- Make decisions authoritatively and wisely after adequately
contemplating various available courses of action
--- Contribute to efficient out-patient Operations, maximizing the
productivity of assigned modality
--- Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
--- Review each examination for technical accuracy, presents
completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent
data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the
procedure
--- Demonstrate teamwork; interacts in a positive manner with
employees and contributes to a collaborative work environment
--- Meet or exceed deadlines, follows through, demonstrating
accountability, flexibility and adaptability
--- Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications,
registration and active CME's through education programs,
conferences, and workshops
--- Maintain the cleanliness of examination rooms.
Qualifications:
--- High school diploma or equivalent required.
--- Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography,
radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine preferred.
--- ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist)
certified.
--- One to four years of experience in as general radiologic
technologist preferred.
--- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
--- Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees
within the organization.
--- Ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's
computerized system and its associated devices.
Physical Demands:
--- Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
--- Must be able to lift and carry items weighting up to 50
pounds.
--- Must be able to lift patients weighting up to 300 pounds and
place them in appropriate positions for
operation of equipment.
--- Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and
review developed films.
Core customers and key relationships
--- Patients
--- Patients Families and Friends
--- Physicians and Other Medical Staff
--- External Medical Partners
Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role.
CareMount will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations
as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof
of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or
protected veteran status. CareMount is an EO employer -
M/F/Veteran/Disability
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Keywords: Caremount Medical, Danbury , X-Ray Technologist, Healthcare , Yorktown Heights, Connecticut
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