Outpatient Radiologic Technologist

White Plains Hospital Inc; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in Hawthorne, NY seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform routine radiographic imaging and select special procedures under supervision. You will prepare patients, position them for examinations, and assist radiologists while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include equipment QA, image processing, charting, and occasional shift coverage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and a certificate from an accredited radiography program.
• ARRT-RT certification and NY licensure or permit required upon hire.
• BLS certification and ongoing continuing education required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and some special radiographic procedures under supervision.
• Prepares patients, positions them correctly, and documents exams.
• Assists radiologists during procedures and maintains equipment quality assurance.
• Processes images or CDs and handles basic office tasks as needed.
• Maintains clean work areas, reports malfunctions, and supports safety standards.
• May require holidays, overtime, or shift coverage to ensure outpatient coverage.
• Educates patients and demonstrates professional communication per standards.
• Coverage rotations to other outpatient sites and adherence to protocol.

Skills

Patient positioning

Radiography procedures

Equipment QA/maintenance

Radiation safety

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Certificate in Radiography

ARRT-RT certification

BLS certification

NY State licensure or limited permit

Job description

City/State:Hawthorne, New YorkDepartment:WPHPA Hawthorne Orthopedic_1Work Shift:DayWork Days:MON-FRIScheduled Hours:8:30 AM-4:30 PMHours Per Pay Period:75Pay Rate/Range:$42.6869 to $67.2395For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.Job SummaryThe Radiologic Technologist will work under the supervision of the Director and/or designee. Performs routine and some special procedure imaging. Prepares patient for procedures. Assists Radiologists when needed. Prepares, operates and cares for the equipment being used. Develops/processes film/CDs when needed. Adheres to established radiology \"standards of care\". Applies principles of radiation protection, when appropriate to minimize exposure to patient, self and others. Assumes responsibility for assigned area and duties. Adheres to practice wide customer service programs. Performs other duties as assigned, such as quality assurance. Performs diagnostic and some special procedure medical radiographic images. Exercises professional judgment in performance of procedures.Essential Functions1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.2. Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnaires.3. Assumes responsibilities for designated areas and/ or procedures and produces good technical images, reviewing completed exams for quality, completeness for the type of test ordered.4. Assists physicians during practice-based procedures as necessary.5. Performs equipment Quality assurance and calibrations as needed, orders supplies.6. May be required to work holidays, overtime and/or day, evening and overnight shift coverage to help maintain adequate and safe coverage for the outpatient facility.7. Maintains the cleanliness of all work areas, equipment and accessories. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to Bio Med or supervisor.8. Processes images or prints CD’s if needed.9. Performs routine office tasks, such as answering phones, checking-in patients, obtaining previous reports/films, or other related duties as needed.10. Shows Radiologist films and calls reports to the attending physician and documents communications if necessary (wet readings).11. Provides clinical instructions to students.12. Will treat all people/staff in a professional and courteous manner, upholding the WPH’s behavioral standards.13. Introduces self and educates each patient or family member regarding the examination that is ordered.14. Knowledgeable and skillful in providing care, based on age, physical and psychosocial needs of different patient populations including neonate/newborn, pediatric/adolescent, adults and geriatric groups.15. Performs other related duties as required, attends staff meetings and in-services.16. Coverage rotation to other outpatient sites.17. Duties and hours may change according to the needs of the offsite practice.18. Position is eligible for specialty certification compensation.QualificationsHigh School Required andCertificate graduate of an allied health education and accredited radiography school or hospital-based program. Required1-3 years PreferredMust be able to work in environment with continuous interruptions. (High proficiency)Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients, department and hospital. (High proficiency)Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions. (High proficiency)Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds/signals at all times. (High proficiency)Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices. (High proficiency)Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time. (High proficiency)Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day. (High proficiency)Continuing education requirements need to be upheld to meet the standards set forth by governing bodies. Current standards are 24 CE credits over a two-year period depending on year of birth.ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT-RT and/or registered RT (R) Upon Hire Required andBLS - American Heart Association within 90 Days Required andNY State DOH Licensure or Limited Permit required Upon Hire Required andDOH IV certification preferred or by completion of 6 month orientation. within 180 Days Required andRadiation dose pledge for both Image Gently and Image Wisely through the American College of Radiology (ACR) will be performed during the orientation process and before end of probationary period (6M). within 180 Days RequiredWhite Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.