Radiologic Technologist- PD

Catholic Health Services; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographs and assist in fluoroscopy while ensuring patient safety and image quality.

Responsibilities include evaluating patient status, selecting proper equipment, and delivering care across hospital departments. Requires 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 required - American Heart Association only accepted.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions and select equipment and technique for radiographs.
• Evaluate patient condition to assist in emergency treatment.
• Provide age-appropriate patient care and growth/development considerations.
• Perform radiographic procedures with independent judgment to obtain high-quality images.
• Assist physician during fluoroscopy and maintain sterile technique.
• Perform radiographs in OR, ER, portables, EP Lab, and inpatient/outpatient areas.

Skills

BLS

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited two-year radiologic technology program

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, Good Samaritan University Hospital, is a non-profit 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

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 only accepted.

Salary Range

USD $55.56 - USD $55.56 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, 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, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.