Radiologic Technologist: X-ray - Contract - Mount Kisco

Northwell Health; Village/Town of Mount Kisco (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for preparing patients for x-ray exams, operating advanced imaging equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Your expertise will help in accurately capturing and processing radiographic images while providing compassionate care to patients. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values professional growth and patient-centric care, making a significant impact in the lives of those you serve.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program is required.
• Minimum of one year experience performing radiologic exams.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for exams and ensures consent forms are obtained.
• Performs various x-ray exams and monitors patient conditions.
• Processes exposed images and maintains required records.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiologic Technology

X-ray Equipment Operation

Safety Standards Compliance

Education

Radiologic Technology Program Graduate

New York State Radiologic Technologist License

ARRT Registration

BLS Certification

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).