Radiology Technologist

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will operate advanced X-ray equipment to create high-quality radiographs while ensuring patient comfort and understanding throughout the process. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining safety standards and performing quality control checks. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment, where your technical skills and compassionate communication will make a significant impact. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence in healthcare services.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of technical experience in radiology is required.
• Current ARRT registration and New York State license are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operates X-ray equipment and performs quality control checks.
• Positions patients and translates examination for patient understanding.
• Ensures accurate labeling and documentation of radiographs.

Skills

Patient Communication

Technical Proficiency in Radiology

Quality Control

Education

Vocational or Technical school Diploma

Current License to practice as a Radiologist 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 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 Radiologist in New York State, and 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).