Radiologic Technologist- Per Diem

Catholic Health Services; Plainedge (NY); On-site; USD 5,972,000 - 142,609,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Services’ St. Joseph Hospital on Long Island seeks a radiologic technologist to perform a variety of radiographic procedures and ensure high-quality images.

The role requires ARRT registration and NYS DOH Radiology license, a two-year accredited program, and BLS certification, with a salary of USD 43.35– USD 49.75 per hour. Catholic Health offers generous benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited two-year program in radiologic technology.
• ARRT registration and NYS DOH Radiology license required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) preferred/required depending on department.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ARRT registration

NYS Radiology license

BLS Certification

Education

Two-year accredited 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, 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 only accepted.

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.