X-Ray Technologist X Ray-Wakefield

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for the RAD - Operations Wakefield department. The role requires ARRT certification and NY DOH licensure, with responsibilities including imaging procedures, patient positioning, and collaboration with interventional radiology teams.

The position involves evening shifts and alternating weekends, with a typical schedule of 4 PM–12 AM and 7.5 hours per day.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years work experience in radiology or related field.
• Formal radiologic technology training meeting ARRT requirements and ARRT certification.
• Licensed by NY DOH as Radiologic Technologist with Injection.
• Knowledge of radiographic exposure equipment and safety protocols.
• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions in radiologic terms and interact with patients and hospital staff.
• Spatial awareness to position patients and equipment for diagnostic imaging.
• Knowledge of angiographic and interventional radiology procedures.
• Experience with immobilization techniques for neonates to elderly patients.
• Strong communication skills with patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and rooms for imaging procedures; input patient data into Epic and other systems; position patient correctly and obtain scout films.
• Acquire high-quality cut films and digital images ensuring correct labeling and orientation.
• Assist interventional radiologist during procedures, manage sterile equipment, monitor workflow and radiation safety.
• Operate and monitor imaging equipment; manage fluoro time and injector control as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of exams, fluoro time, injections and related data.
• Ensure imaging workflow integrity across Epic and PACS (Vue, Philips Vue).
• Train other staff and students; maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Performs duties of 5T and/or 4T technologist as required.

Skills

Communication with patients

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

PACS – Vue

Epic tracking equipment

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.

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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:

• KnowledgeofPACS – 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.