Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Radiographer - Full Time Evenings 4PM-12AM; rotating schedule/weekends - Radiology. Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Radiographer - Full Time Evenings 4PM-12AM; rotating schedule/weekends - Radiology. In this role, the successful candidate Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Responsible for radiology student supervision and evaluation for those students assigned to them. Exercises professional judgement in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Proceeds appropriate patent care and recognize patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. By performing all tasks in an efficient, responsible and caring manner, the employee will be dedicated to meet the needs of customers and staff. In doing so, will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care with respect to the special needs of each patient age group serviced as well as those persons with disabilities. Job Responsibilities: Operates X-ray Equipment in accordance with State and Federal Codes. the proper film, screen, film holders and grids; The appropriate SID; Immobilization devices; correct exposure factors (utilizing optimum Kvp); and Utilizes equipment within the recommended safety guidelines Positions patient for proper orientation of anatomy. Aligns the center of the part to be demonstrated to the center of the film. Sets the correct tube angle and uses the correct SID. Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others by demonstrating radiographic evidence of collimation; the use of gonadal and lead shields; and the selection of proper exposure factors. Identifies film and/or other identification by displaying Right and left marker properly; utilizing accessory markers, e.g. minute, hours and directional; patient information and date displayed on all images Displays proper procedures for the preparing, labeling and dispensing of radiographic contrast media and the labeling of medications on the sterile field by: Determines the need for oral and/or I.V. contrast media based upon the written physicians order and the written departmental protocols Selects the appropriate type of oral contrast media prepares the oral contrast media based upon written departmental protocols labels oral contrast media based upon written departmental policies instructs the patient as to the proper method of ingestion loads the power injector with the appropriate type and amount of I.V. contrast media based upon written departmental protocols properly labels all required medications located on the sterile field as required by written departmental policies

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Current New York State licensure to practice Diagnostic Radiography. Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). (Employees hired prior to January 2001 are excluded from this requirement) Completion of a two year approved ARRT School..

Required Licenses: Radiography - R.T. (R)(ARRT)

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.