Radiologic Technologist Level IV

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmhurst Hospital Center in Queens seeks an experienced Radiologic Technologist to supervise the radiology area, ensure safety, and support diagnostic imaging across levels II–IV. You will manage day-to-day operations, coordinate staff, and maintain EMR documentation.

Responsibilities include preparing radiological areas, assisting radiologists, performing a range of procedures including general radiography, and participating in quality assurance and equipment procurement.

Qualifications

• Valid NYSDOH license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography.
• Current advanced-level certification in the appropriate specialty area.
• Two (2) years of Radiologic Technologist experience performing duties consistent with lower Assignment Levels, one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise delivery of radiological services within the service area.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities of radiology staff to ensure workflow.
• Perform and supervise diagnostic radiography procedures and assist radiologists as needed.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Quality assurance

Education

Radiologic Technologist license (NYSDOH)

Advanced-level certification in specialty area

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Marketing Statement

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.

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.

Assignment Level IV

Performs responsible supervisory, administrative and clinical activities involving day-to-day supervision of those performing specialized imaging procedures with diagnostic and interventional radiography. May be required to perform these procedures, in a specialty area in which they are certified, as needed.

Assignment Level I - Examples of Typical Tasks of Lower Assignment Levels

• 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.

Assignment Level II

• 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.

Assignment Level III

• Supervises the delivery of radiological services, in accordance with established standards and procedures, for the service area or unit.
• Recommends changes and improvements relating to the delivery of radiological services.
• Participates in the development of training programs for radiographic personnel, ancillary personnel and allied health care professionals. Demonstrates new or revised techniques, procedures and equipment.
• May perform radiologic procedures, as required.
• Performs special procedures including diagnostic and interventional radiography (e.g., C.T., M.R.I., and Mammography).
• Recommends area assignment of personnel to coordinate activities within the department with other activities and services and represents the department in interdepartmental operations and meetings.
• Participates in quality assurance activities, including coordination, control and maintenance of technical equipment.
• Participates in and coordinates procurement and storage of supplies and makes recommendations regarding supply and equipment needs.
• Performs research and participates in special projects involving evaluation of equipment and delivery of service.
• May be assigned duties and responsibilities of immediate Supervisor in their absence on a temporary basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the NYSDOH; and
• Possession of a current advanced-level certification in the appropriate specialty area; and
• Two (2) years of Radiologic Technologist experience performing duties consistent with lower Assignment Levels, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.