About the Role
Utilizes imaging equipment to conduct radiological diagnostic procedures as needed during orthopedic cases and pain management injections.
Responsibilities
- Operates computer and radiographic equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body, under the supervision of a Physician.
- Performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
- Prepares patient for radiographic procedures by accurately assessing patients needs and providing patient education.
- Records appropriate chart notations in Patient Information System and/or Patient file.
- Prepares and maintains records and files as directed, stores and maintains films according to department policy and procedures.
- Practices safety measures in radiography and environment of care.
- Maintains and tests equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Attends continuing education courses requested.
- Attends annual OSHA training programs.
- Attends all regular staff meetings as required.
- Monitors exposure doses of staff and assists with care of radiography gowns, supplies and equipment.
- Maintains Patient confidentiality.
- Effectively operate radiologic equipment.
- Ability to evaluate imaging results to ensure appropriate diagnostic information is obtained.
- Ability to evaluate, synthesize and communicate diagnostic information to the Physician.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and health care team.
Requirements
- AAS Radiologic Technology required.
- AART Registration required.
- 2-3 years Clinical experience in Orthopedics preferred.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, grasping, carrying, and speaking.
- Occasional reaching, bending, and stooping.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds--with assistance if needed.
- May need to lift or turn patients who are disabled--with assistance if needed.
- Frequent use of computer, keyboard, copy and fax machine, and phone.
Skills
- Radiologic Technology
- Radiography
- Quality Control
- Patient Education
- Chart Notations
- Patient Information System
- Film Storage
- Safety Measures
- Equipment Testing
- Continuing Education
- OSHA Training
- Staff Meetings
- Exposure Monitoring
- Radiography Gowns
- Radiography Supplies
- Radiography Equipment
- Patient Confidentiality
- Radiologic Equipment Operation
- Imaging Evaluation
- Diagnostic Information Synthesis
- Communication
Location
- Amherst, NY 14226
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- 2-3 years Clinical experience in Orthopedics preferred
Education Level
- AAS Radiologic Technology
Salary/Compensations
- $26.00 - $38.00 Hourly
About the Company
- Excelsior Orthopaedics and Buffalo Surgery Center are committed to the full inclusion of all applicants.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
