X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST

Company: NurseStaffing
Location: Ellenville
Posted on: October 1, 2024

Job Description:

Description:

Radiology technologists ensure a patient's diagnostic X-rays are performed correctly. They assist doctors by preparing a patient for the exam, explaining the exam procedure to the patient, and positioning the patient correctly so that the body can be appropriately radiographed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Translates examination into layman terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
• Performs various x-ray exams according to established standards, procedures, and procedures of the division.
• Positions patient for taking of radiographs according to the departmental standard operating procedures.
• Recognizes and promptly reports patients motor abnormalities, including, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to the Radiologist.
• Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival of disc memory to tape.
• Utilizes film markers and ensures images are properly marked as the right or left side.
• Ensures images are legibly labeled with correct date and patient identification.
• Keys in Patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from requisition.
• Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices for patients.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Required Qualifications:
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification
  • Licensed technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).
  • Vaccinated for Influenza, seasonal
    
    Incentives:
    
    Benefits for our Travel & Local Contracts Include:
    • Aggressive Compensation Packages
    • Lodging Per-Diem for those who qualify
    • Meals and Incidentals Allowance for those who qualify
    • Travel Expense Allowance for those who qualify
    • Medical Dental and Vision Benefits available (For you and family)
    • Day 1 Medical and Voluntary Insurance eligibility for all full-time contracted professionals
    • 401K
    • Daily Pay Available
    • Direct deposit
    • Free CEUs
    • 24/7 Clinical Support
    • Professional and General Liability Coverage
    • Accident Insurance
    • Critical Illness Insurance
    • Disability Insurance
    • Term Life Insurance
    • Bridge Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • State License Assistance
    • New graduates are welcome to apply (Allied Only)
    • Unlimited Referral Bonus Program
    • Personal Staffing Assistance and Large Support Staff
    • Exceptional Customer Service (available 24 hours)
    • Travel Tax Filing Resources

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