What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Specialty Tech - Per Diem position at Guthrie?
Job Description
Summary:
Our Radiology Specialty Tech is cross trained in multiple modalities floating across various departments.
Prepare mammography unit and perform QC daily. Operate mammography unit to perform mammography studies. Operate ultrasound unit to perform sonographic evaluation of designated portions of the body. Operate bone densitometer to perform osteoporosis evaluation. Operate CT scanner to perform computed tomography studies of designated portion of the body.
Experience
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Summary:
Our Radiology Specialty Tech is cross trained in multiple modalities floating across various departments.
Prepare mammography unit and perform QC daily. Operate mammography unit to perform mammography studies. Operate ultrasound unit to perform sonographic evaluation of designated portions of the body. Operate bone densitometer to perform osteoporosis evaluation. Operate CT scanner to perform computed tomography studies of designated portion of the body.
Experience
- Six months to one year experience in mammography, ultrasound, BMD and CT is required.
- Completion of radiologic technology training in an AMA approved school (2 years) is required.
- ARRT certification in radiology is required.
- Secondary modality CT ARRT, Mammography ARRT, Ultrasound RDMS or ARRT certifications required within 12 months of hire.
- Responsible for all pertinent information documented properly on the images - name, ID number, ordering provider, date, technologist's initials, technique, position markers in view, etc. 2. Make sure all positive cases are called to the ordering provider. 3. Responsible for the care and safety of all patients in any radiologic area. Practice principles of radiation protection. Minimize the radiation exposure to the patient, yourself , co-worker, etc. at all times. 4. Provide for patient modesty, comfort and privacy. 5. Be discreet and respect confidentiality. 6. Perform exams in a confident and timely fashion. 7. Be able to adjust to patients differences such as body habitus, mental or physical disabilities, age, etc. 8. Inform radiology manager of any problems in the specialty departments. 9. Bring to the attention of the radiologist any special concerns or problems of the patient. Encourage the radiologist to use real-time when needed and/or speak with the patient when needed. 10. Follow protocols in dealing with patients with infectious diseases. Practice universal precautions and abide by OSHA regulations. 11. Be able to handle stressful situations in dealing with very difficult patients with mental instability and/or various handicaps. 12. Must be able to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady, codes, etc. 13. Wear film badges and name badges while on duty. 14. Must be able to function in very low light levels to perform exams.
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
