Radiology Technologist

Northwell Health; Hawley (Wayne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health seeks a Radiology Technologist to perform radiographic exams and quality control checks, ensuring proper documentation and imaging accuracy. The role requires patient positioning, image processing, and strict adherence to department procedures.

Applicants must hold a New York State Radiology license, ARRT registration, a technical diploma, and 1–3 years of experience. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential to provide safe, efficient care.

Qualifications

• Diploma from a vocational or technical school is required.
• New York State Radiology Technologist license is required.
• Current ARRT Radiology registration is required.
• 1–3 years of radiology technical experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Translates examination into lay terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
• Performs various x-ray exams according to established standards and division procedures.
• Positions patient for taking of radiographs according to departmental SOPs.
• Recognizes and promptly reports patient’s motor abnormalities to the Radiologist.
• Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival of disc memory to tape.
• Uses film markers to ensure correct right/left labeling of images.
• Ensures images are labeled with correct date and patient identification.
• Keys in patient history data and requisition information.
• Arranges or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices for patients.
• Performs related duties as required; all duties are considered essential under ADA.

Education

Vocational or Technical school Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Operates X-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body. Performs quality control checks. Maintains required documentation.

Job Responsibility

• Translates examination into layman terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
• 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.
• Recognizes and promptly reports patient’s motor abnormalities; including, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to the Radiologist.
• Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival of disc memory to tape.
• 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.
• Keys in Patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from requisition.
• Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices for patients.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
• Current license to practice as a Radiology Technologist in New York State, required.
• Current ARRT Radiology registration, required.
• 1-3 years of technical experience, required.

*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).