Radiology Technician - $49 per hour

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY is seeking a Radiology Technician to perform radiographic examinations during pain management interventional procedures. The role requires NYS registration, ARRT certification, and adherence to radiation safety protocols.

The position is staff employment with an evening shift (4 PM-12 AM) including alternate weekends. Experience with patient preparation, image labeling, and training students is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (NYS) required.
• ARRT certification required.
• OHS Fit Test and Annual Assessment required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and room for radiographic examinations.
• Obtain radiographic images according to physician protocols.
• Label images with patient identifiers and correct side markers.
• Maintain records of films and fluoroscopy time.
• Follow radiation safety and patient identification rules strictly.
• Assist in administration of contrast material as directed by physician.
• Train students as needed.
• Keep assigned area clean and orderly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Radiology Technician for a job in Bronx, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Radiology Technician for a job in Bronx, New York.

• Specialty: Radiology Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

City/State:

Bronx, New York

Grant Funded:

No

Department:

RAD - Technical Einstein

Bargaining Unit:

1199

Work Shift:

Evening

Work Days:

ALTERNATE WEEKENDS

Scheduled Hours:

4 PM-12 AM

Scheduled Daily Hours:

7 HOURS

Hourly Rate:

$49.41

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the chief technologist or his/her designee, performs radiographic examinations during pain management interventional procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for imaging diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required

Essential Functions

• Patient and Room Preparation: This task includes a) entering patient data into computer systems as necessary. b) Printing c) Ensure assigned room is properly equipped with linen, d) Move patient into procedure room either on stretcher, wheelchair or ambulating, e) Assist in transfers of patient to x-ray table if necessary.
  * Error free data entry in computer systems. Room turnaround time of 5 minutes after completion of previous case (this may also depend on other support services i.e. housekeeping). Ability to work in parallel so that nursing, medical, and technological staff are efficient.

• Obtain radiographic images: This task includes the proper setting of exposures factors and proper positioning of the patient including immobilizing devices if necessary to obtain high quality images for physician.
  * patient position are under the control of the technologist with direction from physician performing procedure and established protocols.

• Correct labeling of all radiographic images: This task includes the proper use of the patient identification labels and side markers for identification of each print.
  * Error free labeling of all images with patient identification label and side markers.

• Maintain all necessary records of films, fluoro time, etc.
  * Error free documentation of necessary records.

• Observe all rules and regulations regarding patient identification and radiation safety for patients and staff.
  * Error free observance of radiation safety procedures.
  Zero tolerance for misidentification and/or misadministration.

• Assist physician if required in the administration of contrast material: these tasks include the preparation of contrast material in syringes and other equipment necessary for injection.
  * Error free preparation of contrast material.

• Train students.
  * Knowledgeable information while training other associates and students.

• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of assigned area.
  * Clean and orderly work area.

• Perform other related assigned tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Registered Radiologic Technologist in NYS
• ARRT Certification
• OHS Fit Test and Annual Assessment
• BLS certification

Preferred

• Associate's Degree

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Montefiore Medical Center

Montefiore, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is one of nation's largest academic medical centers. Those who work here are driven by a passion to serve and a desire to provide excellent care to all. We are agrowing organization and one of New York’s top employers.

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