*Description* *Purpose: *Performs radiographic procedures, and a variety of technical procedures. *Essential Responsibilities* * Assists physicians and performs quality imaging through the use of fixed and mobile equipment throughout the hospital. * Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. * Prepares patients for procedures and explains nature of each exam. Gives proper instruction prior to, during, and following procedures. * Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded. * Assists physicians and radiology nurses in cases of adverse reaction to contrast media or acute emergencies as required. * Reviews status and type of procedure to be performed on patients to and coordinates exams with those scheduled in other imaging department sections to ensure procedures are sequenced properly, equipment utilization is maximized, and patient wait time is minimized. * Protects patients, employees and self from excessive exposure and follows “As Low As Reasonably Achievable” (ALARA) guidelines at all times. * Ensures neatness, cleanliness, and sanitation in department work areas and equipment and tracks the use of supplies, restocking when needed. * Actively participates in activities that promote safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development. * Ensures accurate, timely and professional communication when communicating with supervisors, co-workers, physicians, patients and all hospital guests, and ensures timely delivery of appropriate and high-quality services. * Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor). * Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance. * Performs other duties as required. ** *Education and Experience Requirements: * * Minimum two (2) years of college or technical training. ** *Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:* * Maintains competency and proficiency with imaging procedures, including those that involve new or complicated exams and/or equipment by utilizing reading material and attending in-service programs. * General knowledge of a specialized or technical field normally associated with an A.A. or A.S. degree. ** *License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:* * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. * NYS Radiologic Technologist License. * American Registry or Radiologic Technology Certification, or eligible. Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT Working Conditions: Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Credentials:ARRT,BLS,LRT-INJ Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center Org Unit: 1372 Department: Imaging Center Med-Mall Exempt: No Salary Range: $39.91 - $51.87 Hourly We are an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.