X-Ray Technologist

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY seeks a Registered Radiologic Technologist for radiographic imaging during pain management interventional procedures under supervision. The role involves patient data entry, image acquisition, precise labeling, and adherence to radiation safety protocols.

Shifts include evenings with alternate weekends; scheduled hours are 4 PM–12 AM, 7-hour daily blocks. The position requires ARRT certification, NYS licensure, and BLS, with training of students as part

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist license in NYS.
• ARRT Certification is required.
• OHS Fit Test and Annual Assessment.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient and room preparation, including data entry and equipment setup.
• Obtain radiographic images with proper exposure factors and patient positioning.
• Correct labeling of all radiographic images with patient identifiers and side markers.
• Maintain records of films, fluoroscopy time, and related documentation.
• Observe radiation safety and patient identification procedures with zero tolerance for misidentification.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Registered Radiologic Technologist in NYS

ARRT Certification

OHS Fit Test and Annual Assessment

BLS certification

Job description

City/State:

Bronx, New York

Grant Funded:

No

Department:

RAD - Technical Einstein

Bargaining Unit:

1199

Work Shift:

Evening

Work Days:

ALTERNATE WEEKENDS

Scheduled Hours:

4 PM-12 AM

Scheduled Daily Hours:

7 HOURS

Hourly Rate:

$49.41

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the chief technologist or his/her designee, performs radiographic examinations during pain management interventional procedures 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

Essential Functions

• Patient and Room Preparation: This task includes a) entering patient data into computer systems as necessary. b) Printing c) Ensure assigned room is properly equipped with linen, d) Move patient into procedure room either on stretcher, wheelchair or ambulating, e) Assist in transfers of patient to x-ray
  table if necessary.
  * Error free data entry in computer systems. Room turnaround time of 5 minutes after completion of previous case (this may also depend on other support services i.e. housekeeping). Ability to work in parallel so that nursing, medical, and technological staff are efficient.

• Obtain radiographic images: This task includes the proper setting of exposures factors and proper positioning of the patient including immobilizing devices if necessary to obtain high quality images for physician.
  * patient position are under the control of the technologist with direction from physician performing procedure and established protocols.

• Correct labeling of all radiographic images: This task includes the proper use of the patient identification labels and side markers for identification of each print.
  * Error free labeling of all images with patient identification label and side markers.

• Maintain all necessary records of films, fluoro time, etc.
  * Error free documentation of necessary records.

• Observe all rules and regulations regarding patient identification and radiation safety for patients and staff.
  * Error free observance of radiation safety procedures.
  Zero tolerance for misidentification and/or misadministration.

• Assist physician if required in the administration of contrast material: these tasks include the preparation of contrast material in syringes and other equipment necessary for injection.
  * Error free preparation of contrast material.

• Train students.
  * Knowledgeable information while training other associates and students.

• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of assigned area.
  * Clean and orderly work area.

• Perform other related assigned tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED

• Registered Radiologic Technologist in NYS

• ARRT Certification

• OHS Fit Test and Annual Assessment

• BLS certification

Preferred

• Associate’s Degree

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.