$85/HR - IR Technologist Contract - FlexStaff

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist in New York to perform radiographic exams, prepare patients, and ensure accurate image labeling and documentation. The role emphasizes safety, equipment operation, and proper tracking of procedures.

Qualified candidates will have ARRT registration, NY or CT licensure, and at least 1 year of radiographic experience in a clinical setting. Join a busy radiology team focused on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• New York State and/or Connecticut Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience performing radiologic exams, required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam. Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve anxiety when needed; ensures consent obtained.
• Performs various x-ray exams according to standards; positions patient and adjusts immobilization devices as required.
• Monitors patient’s condition and reports any concerns to Radiologist.
• Operates x-ray equipment, captures images, and transfers/archives studies as needed.
• Labels and documents images correctly, tracks exams, and maintains logs and records.

Skills

ARRT registration

State licensure

Radiologic technology program

1 year radiologic exams experience

Education

Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Neuro/ Vascular experience is required.

Operates IR and auxiliary equipment processes images; maintains and cleans equipment. Maintains required documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient for exam. To relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety, translates examination into layman terms based on professional knowledge. Ensures consent form for procedure is obtained if necessary.
• Performs various x-ray exams according to established standards, procedures and procedures of the division. Positions patient for taking of radiographs according to the departmental standard operating procedures. Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices for patients. Adjusts the x-ray equipment and operates controls to obtain correct exposure Monitors patient’s condition in accordance with technical and safety standards. Recognizes and promptly reports patient’s motor abnormalities; including, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to the Radiologist. Keys in Patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from requisition. Monitor’s patient’s condition during the procedure. Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival of disc memory to tape.
• Processes and maintains exposed images. Labels film for identification and maintains required records. Utilizes film markers and ensures images are properly marked as the “right” or “left” side. Ensures images are legibly labeled with correct date and patient identification. Enters the exam onto the daily log sheet as needed. Properly completes the correct tracking steps for each examination.
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program, required.
• New York State and/or Connecticut Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience performing radiologic exams, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).