Radiologic Technologist-PD

Catholic Health Services; Bethpage, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health in New York State is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for St. Joseph Hospital on Long Island.

The role involves producing high-quality radiographs, evaluating patient condition, and assisting in emergency care while maintaining sterile technique. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, an accredited two-year radiologic technology program, ARRT registration, NYS DOH Radiology license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited two-year radiologic technology program.
• ARRT registration and NYS DOH Radiology license required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions and use judgment on equipment selection and technique for radiographs.
• Evaluate patient condition to assist in emergency treatment.
• Deliver assessment and patient care appropriate to patient age groups.
• Perform radiographic procedures with independent judgment to obtain high-quality images.
• Assist physicians during fluoroscopy and maintain sterile technique.
• Perform radiographs in various hospital areas (OR, ER, portable, EP Lab, inpatient/outpatient).

Skills

Decision making

Emergency care

Sterile technique

Radiography

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT registration

NYS DOH Radiology license

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, St. Joseph Hospital is a not-for-profit acute care facility that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, critical care and surgical services. Amongst many quality achievements, St. Joseph is the first hospital on Long Island to earn the AFIB GOLD Quality Achievement award.

Join our exceptional team and work in a great environment with state-of-art equipment and genuine career growth opportunities.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to make decisions and use judgment regarding selection of equipment and best technique in process of productions of radiographs
• Must be able to evaluate patient's condition in order to assist in emergency treatment
• Assessment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served
• Perform a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for good high-quality images
• Assists physician during fluoroscopy procedures and practices sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination when necessary
• Performs various types of radiographs from all areas within the hospital, i.e., OR, ER, portables, EP Lab, outpatient/inpatient

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be a graduate of an accredited two-year program in radiologic technology
• ARRT registration and NYS DOH Radiology license required
• BLS required- American Heart Association accepted only

Salary Range

USD $43.35 - USD $49.75 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.