Ambulatory Surgery Center



Title: Radiology Technician



Schedule: Facility operating hours 7a-5p Monday - Friday



Direct Hire: $82,000 - $93,000/year commensurate with skills/experience



EMR: Paper charting



# of Operating Rooms: 4



# of surgeries per month: 250-300



Facility Selling Points:



Family setting



Warm environment



Great teamwork



Experience and Certification Requirements:



Minimum 1-year operating room experience



High School diploma or equivalent



Must possess a current NY license as a Radiology Technician.



BLS certification



Experience with C-ARM



Previous ASC experience, preferred



Schedule:



Monday-Friday, no weekends, no holidays, no call, shift start times may vary



Interview Process:



Interview with the Administrator



The Radiology Tech operates imaging equipment and performs diagnostic x-rays on patients as ordered by the physician, assists in preparing the operating/procedure rooms as needed, documents duration of radiation, tests equipment weekly, examines protective x-ray aprons for integrity and documents the results of tests/examinations, maintains all necessary documentation, logs, equipment, and reports related to the radiology services offered at the center.



Duties and Responsibilities:



Demonstrates competence in x-ray / fluoroscopy technologist skills.



Demonstrates competence in selecting exposure factors and positioning, and consistently produces high-quality images.



Demonstrates competence and proficient use of equipment.



Adequately troubleshoots equipment problems.



Oversees and manages the performance of required maintenance of equipment by adhering to cleaning care, storage, and calibration procedures as directed.



Demonstrates proficiency in procedure preparation.



Assembles necessary supplies and positioning aids for scheduling procedures according to physicians preference card.



Proficiently practices radiation safety for self and patient.



Wears radiological monitoring devices and adheres to principles of radiation protection.



Maintains established safety, environmental, and infection control standards.



Reports infractions to supervisor.



Respects patients/introduces self to patient.



Effectively communicates center, organizational, and industrial information to staff.



Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organizations overall mission.



Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.



Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.



Follows the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.