Radiology Technologist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate x-ray equipment and perform radiographic examinations. The ideal candidate must have a vocational or technical school diploma, a current New York State license, and ARRT registration. Responsibilities include ensuring quality control, documenting patient history, and reporting abnormalities. This position requires effective communication skills to help alleviate patient anxiety during procedures. Competitive salary will be offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of technical experience in radiology.
• Must hold a current New York State Radiology Technologist license.
• ARRT registration is required.
• 1–3 years of technical experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Translate examination results into layman's terms to ease patient anxiety.
• Perform various x-ray exams according to established procedures.
• Position patients for radiographs following departmental protocols.
• Report any patient abnormalities promptly to the Radiologist.
• Operates equipment to transfer images to film and archival media.
• Uses film markers and ensures correct left/right labeling of images.
• Ensures images are labeled with date and patient ID.
• Enters patient history data and requisition information.
• Arranges immobilization and supportive devices as needed.
• Performs related duties as required; all duties are essential functions under ADA.

Skills

Technical experience

Patient communication

Quality control

Education

Vocational or Technical school Diploma

Current license to practice as a Radiology Technologist in New York State

Current ARRT Radiology registration

Tools

X-ray equipment

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 Responsibilities

• 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 the division’s procedures.
• 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 Qualifications

• 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.

Salary Details

• 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).