Lead Radiology Technologist

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); In loco; USD 75.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Lead X-Ray Technologist (Special Procedures) to perform advanced radiographic procedures, including CAT Scan-related work, and to supervise junior staff as needed. The role emphasizes precise patient positioning, image development, and rigorous documentation within a radiology department.

The candidate must hold a New York State Radiologic Technologist license in diagnostic radiography and ARRT certification, with at least two years in a

Competenze

• Two years' experience in a hospital x-ray department performing diagnostic work including special procedures equipment such as CAT scan, angiographic or neurographic equipment.
• Must have ARRT certification and maintain current registration in Radiography.
• Must hold a valid New York State license and registration as a Radiologic Technologist in diagnostic radiography.

Mansioni

• Operate complex x-ray equipment to obtain radiographs using special procedures.
• Properly position patients and develop x-rays.
• Maintain radiographic files for prescribed retention period.
• Provide technical assistance and perform quality control; may supervise x-ray technicians and clerical staff.

Conoscenze

Quality control

Supervision

Special radiology procedures

Strumenti

CAT Scan equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

The Lead X-Ray Technologist (Special Procedures) is responsible for technical work involving the operation of complex x-ray equipment for the purpose of taking radiographs of various designated portions of the body using special procedures, to assist physicians in the detection of foreign bodies and the diagnosis of diseases and injuries. Work involves the proper positioning of patient, the development of the x-rays, the maintenance of radiographic files for a prescribed period. Lead Technologist (Special Procedures) is distinguished from Senior Technologist in that incumbents must possess training and/or previous experience in the performance of special radiological procedures, such as the operation of CAT Scan equipment, and are assigned in one of these specialty areas. Partial supervision may be exercised over x-ray technicians, non-professional and clerical support staff in the way of quality control of work, and providing technical assistance. Does related work as required

Education/Experience

Two years experience in a hospital x-ray department or a private radiological laboratory performing all types of diagnostic work including the operation of special procedures equipment such as CAT scan, angiographic or neurographic equipment.

Licenses/Certifications

Possession of of a valid license and current registration issued by the New York State Department of Health as a Radiologic Technologist in the field of diagnostic radiography.

Special Requirements

Must be certified and maintain current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in the field of Radiography.