X-Ray Technologist - WCINYP($10,000 NEW HIRE BONUS - *payout details apply)

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire bonus

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine seeks an X-Ray Technologist to operate X-ray equipment and assist in diagnosis under general guidance. This role offers a $10,000 new hire bonus with payout milestones and requires NY license in Radiographic Technology and ARRT certification.

Responsibilities include patient history entry, ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile technique, completing documentation, and performing radiographs and bone density studies as requested. About 35 weekly hours, non-exempt.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Approximately 2 years of experience as an X-Ray technologist preferred.
• Graduate of approved school of radiography.

Responsibilities

• Inputs patient history information at time of exam/test into the practice management system.
• Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times.
• Maintains a sterile environment and follows infection control precautions.
• Completes necessary written documentation for patient care and billing.
• Performs radiographs and bone density studies as requested; explains procedures to patients.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Title: X-Ray Technologist - WCINYP($10,000 NEW HIRE BONUS - *payout details apply)

Title: X-Ray Technologist - WCINYP($10,000 NEW HIRE BONUS - *payout details apply)

Org Unit: WCINYP Xray, CT, and PET/CT

Work Days:

Weekly Hours:35.00

Exemption Status:Non-Exempt

Salary Range:$49.00-$61.00

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Under general guidance, operates x-ray equipment to assist in the safe and efficient diagnosis and assessment of patient conditions, in accordance with established procedures.

$10,000 new hire bonus will be distributed in the following increments:
Date of hire: $2,500
6 months: $5,000
1 year: $2,500

Job Responsibilities

• Inputs patient history information at time of exam/test into the practice management system. Scans relevant medical documentation related to patient's case.
• Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining a sterile environment. Ensures standard infection control precautions are observed.
• Completes necessary written documentation to provide information vital for accurate and timely patient care and billing requirements.
• Performs radiographs and bone density studies of patient as requested by clinical requisition. Explains procedure to be performed to patient prior to scan and answers any questions throughout scan.
• Arranges and adjusts mobilization and supportive devices to ensure patient safety and comfort; positions patient for optimal diagnostic views. Adjusts fluoroscope equipment to proper setting for each procedure.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

Approximately 2 years of experience working as an X-Ray technologist is preferred.

Experience as registered technologist in another radiology modality may be applicable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Graduate of approved school of radiography.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current, active and unrestricted New York State License in Radiographic Technology (R).
• Temporary license issued by New York State Department of Health is acceptable. Permanent license must be obtained prior to the temp license expiring.
• ARRT (R) Certification.
• BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association)

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

This position requires the occasional lifting of equipment and patients

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