Radiologic Technologist Level II

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to operate x‑ray equipment, develop images, and prepare radiology areas. The role involves patient positioning, imaging, and maintaining EMR documentation.

The position requires a valid NYSDOH license to practice Diagnostic Radiography and an ARRT credential. Collaboration with radiologists and staff is essential to ensure safety and quality of care in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• Valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the NYSDOH.
• Active ARRT credential in Radiography (R).

Responsibilities

• Prepares radiological area, equipment, contrast materials and supplies for patients.
• Prepares patient for x-ray, explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists during procedures.
• Operates x-ray equipment and adjusts exposure settings to obtain quality images.
• Develops images in accordance with standard radiographic techniques.
• Uses EMR to document patient encounters and access imaging results.
• Monitors and maintains equipment and supplies; ensures safety protocols are followed.

Skills

EMR documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

License to practice Diagnostic Radiography (NYSDOH)

ARRT certification in Radiography

Tools

X-ray equipment

EMR systems

Job description

Marketing Statement

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world‑class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person‑centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high‑quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay. We serve the community through a two‑pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services that maximize each patient’s opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, believe in every person’s right to participate in their care plans, facilitate partnerships with other community resources, and celebrate the compassionate care of our staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family—a person‑centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position

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. Performs complex activities of a higher‑technical level in the delivery of radiographic services and may be responsible for the supervision of assigned radiographic and ancillary personnel.

Examples of Typical Tasks

Assignment Level I

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs procedures on patients whose conditions require specialized expertise.
• Assists radiologists, other physicians and allied health care professionals in performing diagnostic or treatment procedures.
• Performs diagnostic testing on equipment and general maintenance.
• Monitors patient and equipment condition during procedure and reports changes to appropriate health care professional.
• Assists and guides radiographers in the performance of a wide variety of x‑ray procedures.
• Trains and assists radiographers in a wide variety of x‑ray procedures.
• Plans, schedules and coordinates the day‑to‑day activities of the area to ensure continuous flow of work.
• Supervises radiographers and ancillary personnel assigned to the area.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment to ensure operational viability of the area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the NYSDOH.

Department Preferences

• One or more years of experience as a full‑time X‑ray technologist preferred.
• Active ARRT credential in Radiography (R).

How to Apply

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