Technologist - Radiology

Company: Ascension, A43
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: March 22, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring Technologist - Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology 001 - PRN Rotating - Our Lady of Lourdes Mem Hosp - Binghamton, NYInitial on-boarding and training will be 40 hours/week- after training period ends the schedule will be as needed.The length of the training period will be determined by the applicants prior experience.Why Join Ascension? --Lourdes, based in Binghamton, New York, is dedicated to spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities. The main hospital campus includes medical, surgical and specialty nursing units, an Ambulatory Care Center, Breast Care Center, a Regional Cancer Center and numerous specialty practices. Reaching beyond the main hospital campus, Lourdes has established a network of primary care providers at 12 convenient sites throughout the region; and the Lourdes at Home and Hospice programs which care for patients in their homes and various nursing facilities. Two mobile mammography vans, a dental van and a medical services van deliver health services out into the region, making health care more easily accessible to surrounding communities.Lourdes is part of Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.What You Will Do As an Associate with Our Lady of Lourdes Mem Hosp-N, you will have the opportunity to take--radiologic films providing quality images to physicians to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems.Responsibilities:

• Prepares and positions patients for imaging and selects exposure factors accurately.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.What You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration:
  • Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider--obtained within--1 Month (30 days)--of hire date or job transfer date.--
  • Radiologic Technologist--credentialed from the--New York Department of Health--obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.--Education &--Work Experience:
    • Associates Degree in Radiography
    • Active Membership to ARRT
    • NYS Radiographer's License--
    • American Heart Association BLS ProviderEqual Employment Opportunity As an equal opportunity employer, Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital (Lourdes) complies with all applicable employment laws and regulations.-- In order to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Lourdes are based on merit, qualifications and abilities.Lourdes does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.--Lourdes is an EEO/AA employer: M/F/Disabled/Vet.For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:EEO is the Law Poster Supplement--Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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