Radiologic Technologist

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; Nevada; On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform routine and some special imaging procedures under supervision of the Radiology Administrator. You will prepare patients, position them correctly, operate and maintain radiology equipment, and develop films or CDs as needed.

The role emphasizes adhering to radiation protection standards, providing patient-focused care, and contributing to quality assurance, with on-call coverage during evenings, weekends and

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in an environment with continuous interruptions.
• Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients, department and hospital.
• Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
• Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds/signals at all times.
• Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices.
• Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time.
• 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.
• Continuing education requirements need to be upheld to meet the standards set forth by governing bodies. Current standards are 24 ECE credits over a two-year period depending on year of birth.
• The ARRT registration and radiographic credentials are required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification within 90 days of hire must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and some special procedure imaging.
• Prepares, positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing protocol requirements.
• Assists radiologists during procedures as necessary.
• Operates and cares for radiology equipment; develops films and CDs.
• Adheres to radiation protection principles to minimize exposure.
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas and reports equipment malfunctions.
• Performs QA calibrations and orders supplies as needed.
• Performs routine office duties and uses Meditech or RIS/PACS systems.

Education

High School Required and Certificate allied health education and accredited radiography school or hospital based program.

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (RT) and radiograph (R)

NY State DOH Licensure Upon Hire Required or NY State DOH Limited Permit Upon Hire Required and DOH IV Certification within 180 Days Required

BLS - American Heart Association within 90 Days Required

Radiation dose pledge for Image Gently and Image Wisely

Job description

City/State: White Plains, New York Department: Radiology Diagnostic_2 Bargaining Unit: WPH - 1199 Tech Work Shift: Evening Work Days: MON-FRI, ALTERNATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS Scheduled Hours: 4 PM-12 AM Hours Per Pay Period: 75 Pay Rate/Range: $41.74 - $52.04 For 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 Summary

The Radiologic Technologist will work under the supervision of the Radiology Administrator 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 hospital 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 Functions

1. 1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
2. 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. 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. 4. Assists physicians during procedures as necessary
5. 5. Performs equipment Quality assurance and calibrations as needed, orders supplies
6. 6. Will be required to work in case of emergency procedures or when situations arise in the department. Works on call, holiday, overtime and/or day, evening and overnight shift coverage to help maintain adequate and safe coverage for the department
7. 7. Maintains the cleanliness of all work areas, equipment and accessories. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to Bio Med or supervisor.
8. 8. Processes images, or prints CD’s if needed
9. 9. Performs routine office duties, such as answering phones, checking previous reports/ films, documents information on patients’ request, Meditech or hospital RIS and PACs digital x-ray system
10. 10. Notifies transport when patients are ready to be picked up or returned to floors
11. 11. Shows radiologist films and calls reports to the attending physician and documents communications if necessary (wet readings).
12. 12. Provides clinical instructions to students
13. 13. Will treat all people/staff in a professional and courteous manner, upholding the hospitals behavioral standards.
14. 14. Introduces self and educates each patient or family member regarding the examination that is ordered.
15. 15. 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
16. 16. Performs other related duties as required, attends staff meetings and in-services
17. 17. Duties and hours may change according to the needs of the department or hospital

Qualifications

• High School Required and Certificate allied health education and accredited radiography school or hospital based program.
• Required Must 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 ECE credits over a two-year period depending on year of birth.
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT registered (RT) and radiograph (R)
• Upon Hire Required and BLS - American Heart Association within 90 Days Required
• NY State DOH Licensure Upon Hire Required or NY State DOH Limited Permit Upon Hire Required and DOH IV Certification within 180 Days Required
• Radiation 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 Required

White 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.

White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale. The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — the highest distinction offered by the federal agency – for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades®, and in 2025 was awarded an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time.