Radiologic Technologist- Per Diem

Catholic Health; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 53,588 - 60,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Support for professional growth

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in New York is seeking a qualified Radiologic Technologist. The role involves evaluating patient conditions, making judgment calls in equipment selection and performing various imaging procedures with a focus on quality care. Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of an accredited program, relevant licenses, and BLS certification. Competitive pay is offered within a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions on equipment and techniques for radiographs.
• Evaluate patient's condition for emergency treatment.
• Deliver care appropriate to patient age.
• Perform technical procedures for high-quality images.
• Assist physicians during fluoroscopy with sterile technique.
• Conduct various radiographs around the hospital.

Skills

Judgment in equipment selection

Patient evaluation for emergency treatment

Knowledge of patient growth and development

Technical procedure execution

Sterile technique knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduated from accredited radiologic technology program

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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

Base pay range

$38.90/hr - $44.17/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.

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