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This position is offering a $15,000 Signing Bonus to external candidates.

Position Summary:

Perform diagnostic radiology procedures as well as be certified, competent, and actively perform in Computed Tomography, Mammography, MRI or Bone Density.

Education, License & Cert:

Associates degree or higher from in a Radiology program from an accredited school is required. Licenses: ARRT certification in Radiography and Computed Tomography are required. As well as an additional certification from the ARRT in Mammography, Bone Density or MRI.

Experience:

Six months to one year of experience in both Diagnostic Radiology and Computed Tomography, as well as a certification in Mammography, Bone Density or MRI.

Essential Functions:

Compliance with rules/regulations of federal, state, and local governments. Able to perform public relations for department and hospital. Keeps informed of fire, safety, and disaster programs. Identifies patient by asking patient to state name and date of birth prior to any treatment. Attends designated inservice programs. Must know cross sectional and be able to do cross sectional anatomy when doing MRI scanning. Must be able to understand cross sectional anatomy. Understands the function of the MRI machine, Med‐Rad injector, workstation, and use it correctly. Operates PAC’s. Orders, charges, and schedules patients in RIS program. Utilizes proper body mechanics. Performs regular radiographs on patients and assists radiologist in fluoroscopy when not busy in MRI. Uses universal precautions. Complies with established policies and procedures.

Supervises students when they provide patient care, treatment, and services as part of their training. Meets with and keeps supervisor informed of needs, activities, and problems within department. Utilizes infection control within department and hospital. Uses established techniques for the MRI equipment. Responsible for all pertinent information documented properly on images ‐ name, date, technologist’s initials, position markers in view, and MSA readout. Must be able to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady, codes, etc. Wear film badges and name badges in visible areas while on duty. Responsible for assisting with fluoroscopy examinations as well as OR procedures. Keep all Radiology rooms neat, clean and stocked with linens, required contrast medias, gloves, etc. Properly clean detector, x‐ray table, wall bucky and sponges after each patient. Position and instruct patients for various views of mammography, adjust radiographic equipment to correct settings for each view, produce images of the highest technical quality.

Perform routine quality control checks on mammography unit and reading stations. Perform other mammography QC as required: phantom checks, compression checks, repeat analysis, etc. Be able to explain all mammography procedures to patients including routine mammography, spot compression views, magnification, post biopsy views, and ultrasound of the breast. Be knowledgeable in BSE (breast self‐examination) to teach and explain the importance to patients and answer questions and concerns. Must be knowledgeable in special views such as spot compression views and magnification views. Practice radiation safety using the ALARA principle. Minimize the radiation exposure to the patient, yourself, co‐workers, etc. at all times. Responsible for the care and safety of all patients in any radiologic area. Properly clean detector and compression paddle after each patient. Keep mammography room neat, clean and stocked with linens, gloves, pamphlets, deodorant packets, etc. Make sure to explain to the patient the importance of proper compression in detecting tiny cancers. Have knowledge of breast anatomy. Be capable of scheduling mammograms.

Know definitions of screening and diagnostic mammograms. When scheduling mammograms, get all information needed ‐ screening or diagnostic, name and DOB, previous mammogram location and call for films, ordering provider, patient’s telephone number, remind patient not to use powder or deodorant, etc. Be responsible for all pertinent information on ordering request and report form: screening or diagnostic, where and when of previous mammograms, diagnosis, technologist signature, number of films, time completed, occurrence of anything out of the ordinary, properly charged on billing slip, etc. Assist with MSQA responsibilities. Responsible for operating head or body scanner which creates a computer‐generated cross‐sectional image, commonly called a CAT (Computed Axial Tomography) Scan. Responsible for preparing and educating all patients for their examinations. Provide patient care that is essential to the performance of a variety of CT procedures.

Respect patient modesty, comfort and privacy. Take proper medical history before all examinations, including checking patient’s lab values. Position patients so all desired anatomy will be demonstrated in the scan. Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology. Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients. Responsible for evaluating cross‐sectional images in order to determine if they are of optimal quality for the radiologist. Demonstrate competency and confidence in starting IVs with the administration of contrast media. Practice radiation safety using the ALARA principle. Keep CT room neat, clean and stocked with linens, gloves, contrast media, and required supplies such as IV needles, syringes, etc. Properly clean CT table and sponges after each patient.

Perform daily QC on the bone density machine, as well as be able to archive scans and perform system backups as required by supervisor. Perform exams in a confident and timely fashion. Perform optimal bone density scans on the patient’s hips, lumbar spine and/or forearms. Goes over MRI screening paper with patient before they go into exam room. Analyze all scans and edit them as necessary. Be able to manually enter previous bone density scan results into machine to compare scans when necessary. Responsible for taking proper medical history before all examinations and knowledgeable in the modality in order to answer any patient questions/concerns. Properly clean Bone Density table, foot holder and sponges after each patient. Keep Bone Density room neat, clean and stocked with linens and gloves. Be able to adjust to technical factors to accommodate patient differences such as body habitus, mental or physical disabilities, age, etc.

Inform radiology supervisor of any problems in the specialty departments. Bring to the attention of the radiologist any special concerns or problems of the patient. Follow protocols in dealing with patients with infectious diseases. Practice universal precautions and abide by OSHA regulations. Be able to handle stressful situations in dealing with very difficult patients with mental instability and/or various handicaps. Prepares contrast material for certain MRI procedures. Gets patients properly gowned for MRI exams, transports patient to related areas in hospital. Position patients for MRI exam. Able to operate all MRI equipment that they have been oriented on in proper professional manner. Cleans equipment and room after every patient each day. Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.

Other Duties:

Perform all functions of Radiologic Technologist job. Perform required number of exams as needed for MSQA, accreditations and certifications. Obtain proper continuing education requirements as needed for each specialty certifications. Demonstrate a willingness to accept non‐routine work assignments, as appropriate. Report any equipment malfunctions to supervisor.

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.