Radiologic Technologist - The Judge Group : Job Details

The Judge Group is currently seeking a Radiologic Technologist for one of our clients in the Schenectady, NY area! If qualified and interested, please send your resume to me at [email protected] for immediate consideration.

The diagnostic Radiologic Technologist successfully acquires quality radiographs and performs fluoroscopy guidance for diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic purposes, using the expertise and knowledge of radiologic technology and radiographic equipment and positioning.

*First, second, and third shifts available*

This job will have the following responsibilities:

Must be able to problem solve and troubleshoot issues independently or go the proper channels to follow thru so task is complete.

Must be able to and willing to work independently in all areas of the diagnostic radiology department particularly in the operating room, with portable x-ray machinery, and with c-arm equipment.

Must be willing to perform medical assistant duties as necessary depending on location of employment.

Must be competent and willing to participate in all OR procedures and capable of doing them independently.

Must be capable of operating all radiographic rooms and all equipment including the fluoroscopy, portables, c-arms and diagnostic radiographic equipment.

Track, scan, verify studies and complete all required paperwork associated with such.

Monitor PACS for Problem Studies, Call Reports as measure of default when dedicated person unable.

Document on requisition appropriate needed information such as time of exam, how many images, clinical info, room of exam and initials of staff participating in exam.

Prep patient for diagnostic imaging exam.

Read doctor's notes as to why exam is being performed.

Take histories.

Explain procedure to patient.

Correct Positioning of patients.

Prepare solutions for patients to drink. Barium, contrast agents.

Utilize shielding as necessary for patient and staff.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Graduate from an approved Radiologic Technology education program.

ARRT required.

New York State license of Radiologic Technology required.

New graduates will receive a temporary permit that is valid for 6 months or until they successfully pass the ARRT Radiology boards.

If a new graduate fails to pass the ARRT Radiology boards, they will have 10 days to work, at which time their temporary permit will be rescinded. They will not be able to work as a Radiologic Technologist until successful completion of passing the ARRT Radiology boards.

Again, if you or someone you know is interested, please send most up-to-date resume to me at [email protected]. Thank you and I look forward to speaking with you!