Radiologic Technologist Level 1

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care organization is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist to join their Radiology department. This role involves performing essential radiological services, including operating x-ray equipment and assisting patients throughout their procedures. The ideal candidate will embody the values of integrity and compassion while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Join a forward-thinking team that prioritizes high-quality care and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about patient care and radiography, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid temporary permit for Diagnostic Radiography.
• Experience in operating x-ray equipment and patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare radiological areas and assist patients with x-ray procedures.
• Administer x-rays and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Follow safety protocols and document patient encounters using EMR.

Skills

Diagnostic Radiography

Patient Care

Radiation Safety Protocols

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Education

Valid temporary permit to practice Diagnostic Radiography

Tools

X-ray Equipment

Imaging Techniques

Job description

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M

Job Description

This class of positions encompasses responsible clinical and administrative work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility involving day-to-day tasks of an operating segment of the Radiology department in the delivery of radiological services. Operates x-ray equipment, develops images, and prepares radiological areas, equipment, supplies and contrast materials. There are four (4) Assignment Levels within this class of positions; all personnel perform related work.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Prepares radiological area, equipment, contrast materials and supplies, as needed for patients.
2. Prepares patient for x-ray, explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedures.
3. Follows prescribed techniques to administer general and specific x-rays. Adjusts equipment, determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time, arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient, adjusts lead shield, and selects proper imaging techniques.
4. Develops images in accordance with photographic techniques.
5. Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.
6. Maintains supplies, equipment and required records.
7. Transports and uses mobile x-ray equipment in patient care area as required.
8. Follows all proper radiation, patient, and employee safety protocols; adheres to all appropriate radiation prevention, containment, and control measures.
9. Effectively uses electronic medical records (EMR) to document patient encounters and access pertinent patient data and imaging results.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Valid temporary permit to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities