Job Title: Radiology Tech

Department: Imaging

Location: Massena Hospital

Hours Per Week: per diem

Schedule: 8 hour variable shift

SUMMARY: The Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) is responsible for performing diagnostic imaging procedures to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This role involves operating X-ray and other imaging equipment, ensuring patient safety, and producing high-quality images for physician review. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, compassionate, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care while adhering to safety protocols and professional standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads charts, prescriptions and radiology requests to ascertain the existence of valid physician orders for diagnostic x-ray procedures.

• Obtains pertinent clinical information and follows special physician requests noted on prescriptions and radiology requests.

• Prepares contrast media according to physicians order or departmental policy.

• Assures proper patient identify prior to performing an x-ray procedure.

• Questions female patients of child bearing age regarding the possibility of being pregnant prior to performing an x-ray procedure.

• Reports positive or questionable responses to the radiologist or referring physician for additional guidance prior to proceeding any further.

• 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 available to the Medical Imaging department.

• Notifies supervisor of equipment deficiencies.

• Develops x-rays and assists in maintaining processing equipment by assuring that chemical solutions are kept at prescribed levels.

• Maintains assigned x-ray room.

• Assures that the assigned room is stocked according to prescribed levels with necessary supplies

• Assists, as needed, or as patient care demands, in the operation of the x-ray file room.

• Maintains a thorough knowledge of its operation.

• Labels all studies correctly

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Degree:

• Graduate from an AMA approved program in Radiological Technology

Required Certification/Licensure:

• 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.

• Requires ability to think and act quickly in order to deliver efficient, quality patient care.

• Requires good reading and deductive skills in order to interpret physician requests and effectively solve problems.

• Requires sufficient sensitivity and interpersonal skills to deal with apprehensive patients in a professional and compassionate manner.

• Requires positive and effective communication skills for interaction with physicians and staff in emotionally charged situations

Required Years of Experience: None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

UNION:

CSEA - Civil Service Employees Association (MH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$28.82 - $38.96

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee's Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.