Technician X Ray-Wakefield

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging studies with independent judgment and leadership for staff technologists. You will manage patient data, prepare rooms, and ensure high-quality images for radiologist interpretation.

The position requires ARRT certification, NY DOH licensure, and a minimum 2 years of experience in radiology, with strong patient communication and safety awareness. Evening shifts and alternating weekends are included.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience.
• Formal radiologic technology training meeting ARRT certification.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient data into Epic and other systems.
• Position patient correctly for the procedure.
• Obtain scout film and imaging data.
• Set up monitors, foot switches, table controls and lighting.
• Acquire high-quality radiographic/digital images for interpretation.
• Assist interventional radiologist during procedures.
• Monitor exposure factors and fluoroscopy time; operate injector when needed.
• Maintain imaging workflow in Epic and Philips Vue (PACS).
• Label and store final images for radiologist review.
• Maintain records of exams, injections and fluoro time.
• Observe radiation safety rules for patients and staff.
• Assist in training others and keep area orderly.

Skills

Patient communication

Spatial perception

Independent judgment

Oral/written instructions

Education

Associate's Degree

ARRT certification

New York State license (DOH)

Tools

PACS Vue

Epic system

Job description

City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: RAD - Operations Wakefield Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Evening Work Days: ALTERNATE WEEKENDS Scheduled Hours: 4 PM-12 AM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $46.11 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the "Montefiore Difference" - who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

Under the direction of the Chief Technologist, performs necessary imaging studies at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for imaging diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required. Provides leadership role for staff technologists. Assigns work to staff technologist and is generally responsible for traffic control in technical area. Saturday and Sunday every other weekend.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient and Room Preparation: This task includes a) entering patient data into Epic and other appropriate computer systems as necessary.
• b) Placing the patient on the procedure table in the correct position for the procedure to be performed.
• c) Obtain appropriate scout film for procedure.
• d) Appropriate positioning of monitors, foot switches, table controls and lighting for procedure to be performed.
• Obtain cut film and digital images: This task includes the proper setting of exposures factors and imaging equipment to obtain high quality images for diagnosis by the radiologist.
• Direct involvement during procedure: This task involves a) the assistance at the side of the interventional radiologist handling sterile equipment as needed.
• b) Constant attention to the progression of the procedure while in the control room, monitoring exposure factors, fluoro time, etc.
• c) Involved with operating injector when necessary.
• Maintain adherence to imaging workflow in Epic and Philips Vue (PACS). This includes tracking exams in Epic throughout all steps in the process. Also, verifying images in PACS to ensure the patient, exam type, labeling and orientation are correct.
• Photographing and processing of images: This task includes photographing and labeling digital images, processing and displaying final images on viewing machines for radiologist interpretation.
• Maintain all necessary records of films, fluoro time, injections, etc.
• Observe all rules and regulations regarding radiation safety for patients and staff.
• Assist in training other associates and students.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of assigned area.
• Perform duties of a 5T and/or 4T technologist as needed.
• Perform other related assigned tasks.

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's Degree Minimum 2 years work experience
• Satisfactory completion of a formal radiologic technology training in and meets the requirements for certification by the ARRT.
• ARRT certification Licensed by State of NY DOH as Radiologic Technologist with Injection Knowledge of Radiographic exposure equipment.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions stated in radiologic and medical terms and to exchange information with patients and hospital staff.
• Spatial perception to visualize inner structures of the human body in relation to x-ray source and receptor in order to obtain radiographic and digital images of diagnostic value.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of angiographic and interventional radiological examinations.
• Trained in the use of immobilizing techniques and devices for neonates, infants and children.
• Also, trained in management of elderly patients undergoing radiographic examinations.
• Communicates with patients in a manner which demonstrates understanding of the patient’s developmental/cognitive level.

PREFERRED QUALITIES

• Knowledge of PACS - Vue, Epic tracking equipment

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise.

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