Radiologic Technologist Level I

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals in New York is looking for a Radiologic Technologist to perform clinical and administrative tasks in the Radiology department. Responsibilities include preparing patients for x-rays, operating x-ray equipment, and developing images. Candidates must have a valid temporary permit from the New York State Department of Health. The position involves following safety protocols and effectively using electronic medical records to document patient encounters and access relevant data.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares radiological area, equipment, contrast materials and supplies for patients.
• Positions patient and assists at end of x-ray procedures.
• Follows techniques to administer general and specific x-rays.
• Develops images in accordance with photographic techniques.
• Maintains supplies, equipment and required records.

Education

Valid temporary permit to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by NYSDOH

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

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. All personnel perform related work.

Under supervision, operates x-ray equipment, develops images, and prepares radiological areas, equipment, supplies and contrast materials.

Examples of Typical Tasks

• Prepares radiological area, equipment, contrast materials and supplies, as needed for patients.
• Prepares patient for x-ray, explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedures.
• 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.
• Develops images in accordance with photographic techniques.
• Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.
• Maintains supplies, equipment and required records.
• Transports and uses mobile x-ray equipment in patient care area as required.
• Follows all proper radiation, patient, and employee safety protocols; adheres to all appropriate radiation prevention, containment, and control measures.
• Effectively uses electronic medical records (EMR) to document patient encounters and access pertinent patient data and imaging results.

Minimum Qualifications

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