X-Ray Technologist Lead

Maimonides Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 184,360,000 - 185,907,000; Full time

Job summary

Maimonides Medical Center in New York, NY, seeks an experienced Radiologic Technologist to assist the Radiology Manager. You will supervise technical staff, coordinate workflow, and perform radiological procedures within your licensure and training scope.

The role emphasizes patient safety, image quality, and collaboration with ER, OR, and other departments. ARRT certification and NYS licensure are required, with BCLS compliance expected within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• ARRT Certification required or registry-eligible with active eligibility.
• Current NYS license as a Registered Radiologic Technologist or Registry eligible and BCLS.
• Graduation from AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology; good interpersonal skills and English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises technical personnel in Radiology under the Manager.
• Coordinates work flow and ensures optimal patient throughput.
• Assigns duties to technologists and monitors image quality.
• Supervises OR control, ER, Cysto, and handles technical problems.
• Performs radiological procedures within license scope and training level.
• Ensures patient safety and minimizes hazards from radiation and electrical risks.
• Assists in training of students and ancillary staff.
• Tracks patient data and uses RIS, EMR, and transport systems.
• Maintains inventory to support department operations.

Skills

ARRT Certification

Registered Radiologic Technologist

Education

AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology

Tools

RIS

EMR

Job description

About Us
We Maimonides Health, Brooklyn6s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the systems 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nations largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.

About Us
Were Maimonides Health, Brooklyn6s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the systems 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nations largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.

Overview

Assists the Manager of Radiology in directing and supervising the work of all technical personnel. Coordinates work flow of department. Acts as first line manager to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with management team in Radiology to ensure excellent patient flow and proper staffing
• Assigns duties to all technologists and monitors image quality upon completion
• Supervises OR control, ER, Cysto, and handles all technical problems
• Performs all radiological procedures within the scope of license and realm of training
• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients
• Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel
• Tracks patients and appropriately uses RIS (Radiology Information System, EMR and Patient Transport Tracking system
• Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served
• As required, transports patients to and from X-Ray Department
• Interacts professionally with patients and families
• Maintains appropriate inventory supply for efficient operation of Department / Division

Qualifications

Graduation from an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology; ARR1T and current NYS license as a Registered Radiologic Technologist or Registry eligible. Current BCLS Certificate required (either American Red Cross or American Heart Association). New employees will be required to produce a current BCLS certificate within 6 months from date of hire. Good interpersonal skills. Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position. 2 years of experience required. Experience as Lead Technologist preferred.

Pay Range

USD $64.34 - USD $64.88 /Hr.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.