Radiology Technologist

Northwell Health; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to operate x-ray and auxiliary equipment, prepare patients, and ensure image quality and proper documentation.

The role requires NY licensure, ARRT registration, and completion of an approved Radiologic Technology program, with duties including patient positioning, safety monitoring, and image handling.

This is a temporary on-site opportunity at Bay Shore, offering exposure to diverse exams and adherence to department procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program is required.
• New York State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist is required.
• ARRT registration is required for positions filled after April 18, 2010.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam and explains procedures in lay terms.
• Performs x-ray exams according to standards and SOPs; positions patients and adjusts equipment.
• Labels and processes images and maintains required records.
• Performs related duties as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program

New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist

ARRT registration

Job description

Job Description

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

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Job Description

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

Job Responsibility

• 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.

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

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 for positions filled after April 18, 2010.

Hospital Experience, Preferred.

• Temporary role.
• 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).