Radiology Technologist-PD

Catholic Health; Village of Rockville Centre (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Mercy Hospital, part of Catholic Health, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to deliver high-quality imaging across hospital settings. Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and complete a two-year radiologic technology program.

ARRT registration and NYS DOH Radiology license are required, with BLS certification. Responsibilities include selecting proper equipment, evaluating patient condition for emergencies, and performing radiographic procedures in OR/ER/EP Lab as needed,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited two-year radiologic technology program.
• ARRT registration is required.
• New York State Department of Health Radiology license is required.
• BLS certification is required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions and use judgment regarding selection of equipment and best technique in producing radiographs.
• Evaluate patient condition to assist in emergency treatment.
• Provide age-appropriate care considering patient growth and development.
• Perform ionizing radiation procedures to obtain high-quality images.
• Assist physician during fluoroscopy and maintain sterile technique to prevent contamination.
• Perform radiographs in various hospital areas (OR, ER, portable, EP Lab, inpatient/outpatient).

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two-year radiologic technology program

ARRT registration

NYS DOH Radiology license

BLS – American Heart Association

Job description

Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center–the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Must be able to make decisions and use judgment regarding selection of equipment and best technique in process of productions of radiographs
• Must be able to evaluate patient's condition in order to assist in emergency treatment
• Assessment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served
• Perform a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for good high-quality images
• Assists physician during fluoroscopy procedures and practices sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination when necessary
• Performs various types of radiographs from all areas within the hospital, i.e., OR, ER, portables, EP Lab, outpatient/inpatient

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be a graduate of an accredited two-year program in radiologic technology
• ARRT registration and NYS DOH Radiology license required
• BLS required- American Heart Association only accepted.

Salary Range

USD $53.42 - USD $53.42 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Join our team at Mercy Hospital and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace.