Radiologic Technologist: X-ray - Contract - Mount Kisco

Northwell Health; Village of Lake Success (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to operate x-ray and auxiliary equipment for patient imaging. The role involves preparing patients for exams, performing radiologic procedures, and maintaining comprehensive documentation. Qualified candidates will hold necessary licensure and experience in the field. Join our team to contribute to high-quality patient care and imaging services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program is required.
• Must have New York State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist.
• ARRT registration and minimum one year experience in radiologic exams are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for exams and ensures proper documentation.
• Performs x-ray exams following established standards and positions patients correctly.
• Processes and maintains exposed images while ensuring accurate identification.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiologic Procedures

Equipment Operation

Documentation

Education

Graduated from an approved Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Operates x-ray and auxiliary equipment processes images; maintains and cleans equipment. Maintains required documentation. Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient for exam. To relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety, translates examination into layman terms based on professional knowledge. Ensures consent form for procedure is obtained if necessary.
• Performs various x-ray exams according to established standards, procedures and procedures of the division. Positions patient for taking of radiographs according to the departmental standard operating procedures. Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices for patients. Adjusts the x-ray equipment and operates controls to obtain correct exposure Monitors patient’s condition in accordance with technical and safety standards. Recognizes and promptly reports patient’s motor abnormalities; including, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to the Radiologist. Keys in Patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from requisition. Monitor’s patient’s condition during the procedure. Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival of disc memory to tape.
• Processes and maintains exposed images. Labels film for identification and maintains required records. Utilizes film markers and ensures images are properly marked as the “right” or “left” side. Ensures images are legibly labeled with correct date and patient identification. Enters the exam onto the daily log sheet as needed. Properly completes the correct tracking steps for each examination.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program, required.
• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience performing radiologic exams, required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).