Radiology Technologist *Outpatient*

Northwell Health; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform x-ray examinations and ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures. The ideal candidate will possess New York State licensure and ARRT registration, along with prior experience in radiology. This full-time position requires working specific shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• New York State Department of Health licensure required.
• ARRT registration required.
• Previous radiology technologist experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam, ensuring consent is obtained.
• Performs various x-ray exams, positions patients correctly.
• Processes and maintains exposed images with correct labeling.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Job description

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, required.


• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.


• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration, required.


• Previous radiology technologist experience, required.

* Those full-time employees hired on or after July 1, 1998 may be required to work every weekend for two years.

1. 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.


2. 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.


3. 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.


4. Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Shift Details: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8a-430p, Saturday 730a-4, OFF Tuesday and Sunday. Holidays as needed