MULTI MODALITY TECHNOLOGIST

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Village of Margaretville (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Multi Modality Radiology Technologist at Westchester Medical Center Health Network performs complex x-ray procedures with advanced equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs across body regions, assisting physicians in detection and diagnosis while ensuring patient safety and image quality.

Responsibilities include proper patient positioning, developing x-rays, maintaining radiographic files, operating CAT Scan equipment, and possibly supervising junior staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology Certification Program or Associate's Degree, required.
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
• License and current registration as a Radiologic Technologist (New York State DOH) required.
• ARRT certification in Radiography required.

Responsibilities

• Proper positioning of patient.
• Developing of the x-rays.
• Maintenance of radiographic files for a prescribed period.
• Operating CAT Scan equipment.
• Partial supervision over x-ray technicians and staff for quality control.
• Travel to other locations as required.
• Does related work as required.

Skills

Patient positioning

X-ray development

Radiographic file maintenance

CAT scan operation

Quality control supervision

Travel willingness

Education

Radiologic Technology Certification Program

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

New York State Radiologic Technologist license

ARRT certification in Radiography

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 locations required.