Travel X-Ray Tech in Rochester, NY - Cynet Health : Job Details

**Job Title:** X-Ray Technologist**Job Specialty:** General X-Ray Technician**Job Duration:** 13 Weeks**Shift:** Weekend Days; Friday 10:30 am - Midnight, Saturday 7:30 am - 11:30 pm, Sunday 7:30 am - 4 pm with call/holiday**Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified**Experience:** 2 Years of X-Ray Technologist experience; Level 1 trauma center experience**License:** Technician License accepted in the state**Certifications:** BLS (American Heart Association ONLY)**Must-Have:**- Completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology- Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)- Ability to move or lift patients- Ability to stand for extended periods- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills- Effective written and verbal communication skills- A patient and compassionate disposition- Team player who can maintain a cohesive working environment**Job Description:**- Verify patients' identity and review physicians' orders before beginning x-ray procedures.- Use x-ray equipment to take radiographic images of patients' bones, tissues, and organs as per physicians' written orders.- Explain x-ray procedures to patients and answer their questions.- Position patients accordingly, which may include lifting and moving patients with limited mobility.- Handle all radiologic equipment safely and properly, keeping the dose to the patient as low as possible.- Observe each patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to meet their age-specific needs.- Produce a diagnostic, high-quality image for interpretation by the Radiologist.- Promptly notify management of damaged or malfunctioning x-ray equipment.- Utilize electronic patient information systems to verify patient name, date, appropriate exam, and any special exam-specific comments from the provider.- Understand and practice the Dual patient identifier procedure.- Maintain accurate patient record-keeping by properly identifying images and assuring images are sent to the PACS system correctly.