Multi Modality Technologist

Westchester Medical Center; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center is seeking a Multi Modality Radiology Technologist to operate complex x-ray equipment and perform radiographs across designated body areas. This role supports physicians in detecting foreign bodies and diagnosing diseases and injuries.

The candidate will properly position patients, develop x-rays, and maintain radiographic files. CAT Scan equipment operation and potential supervision of staff are included as part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a hospital x-ray department or radiological lab performing diagnostic work.
• Requires Radiologic Technologist license (NY), current registration.
• ARRT certification in Radiography required.

Responsibilities

• Proper patient positioning.
• Developing x-rays.
• Maintain radiographic files for prescribed period.
• Operate CAT Scan equipment in assigned specialty area.
• Partial supervision over x-ray staff for QC and technical assistance.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Radiology procedures

CAT Scan operation

Patient positioning

Record keeping

Education

Radiologic Technology Certification Program

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

CAT Scan equipment

Angiographic equipment

Neurographic equipment

Job description

The Multi Modality Radiology Technologist 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.

Responsibilities:

• Proper positioning of patient.
• Developing of the x-rays.
• Maintenance of radiographic files for a prescribed period.
• Operating 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.

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, required.

Education:

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology Certification Program or Associate’s Degree, required.
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

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

Other:

• Travel to other locationsrequired.