X-Ray Technologist

Catholic Health; Greenvale (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures, communicate with patients, and ensure radiation safety in a patient-focused environment on Long Island.

The role requires ARRT certification, NY State licensure, and AMA-approved education, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a busy radiology department.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from Physicians regarding imaging area.
• Explain procedures to patients and address questions.
• Prepare patient for radiological procedure and position them correctly.
• Maintain radiology equipment and inventory; perform preventive maintenance.
• Ensure radiation safety and shielding to minimize exposure.
• Adhere to infection-control policies and drug protocols.
• Document patient care in records and charts.
• Support team with timely completion of radiographs according to standards.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology

ARRT certification

NY State license (Registered Radiologic Technologist)

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from Physicians regarding which area of the patient’s body needs imaging.
• Talk the patient through the procedure and answer questions.
• Gain patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Prepare patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Prevent unnecessary radiation exposure both to themselves and to the patient.
• Follow correct techniques and procedures such as patient shielding
• Maintain radiology supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating future needs and placing orders.
• Ensuring operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintaining production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
• Documenting patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Contributes to and consistently applies Catholic Health policies, procedures, and benefits to all customers and/or employees without discrimination.
• Minimizing radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Protecting patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Requirements

Education

• Radiologic applicants must be graduates from an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT certification is required
• NY State license as a Registered Radiological Technologist or Registry eligible.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Experience

• At least one year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary Range

USD $43.14 - USD $56.23 /Yr.

At Catholic Health your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.