X-Ray Technologist X Ray-Wakefield

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); In loco; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY seeks a Radiologic Technologist for the RAD - Operations Wakefield unit on an evening schedule with alternate weekends. The role performs imaging studies with ionizing radiation and leads staff technologists while ensuring safety and quality.

You will coordinate with Epic/PACS systems, prepare patients, and manage imaging exams including digital and film images for radiologist interpretation.

Competenze

• ARRT certification required.
• Licensed by NY Department of Health as Radiologic Technologist with Injection.
• Associate degree or equivalent required; formal radiologic technology training.
• Knowledge of radiographic exposure equipment and imaging workflows.

Mansioni

• Patient and room preparation; position patient; obtain scout film; ensure monitor setup and lighting.
• Obtain radiographic images with proper exposure factors and settings for diagnostic quality.
• Assist interventional radiologist during procedures and monitor progress in control room.
• Maintain imaging workflow in Epic and Philips Vue PACS; track exams and verify labels and orientation.
• Photograph and process images; label, store and display final images for interpretation.
• Maintain records of fluoro time, injections and films; ensure radiation safety compliance.
• Assist in training other staff and maintain cleanliness of the assigned area.
• Perform duties of 5T/4T technologist as needed.

Conoscenze

ARRT certification

Licensed by NY DOH

Radiologic technology knowledge

Injection training

Patient communication

Formazione

Associate's Degree

Formal radiologic technology training

Strumenti

PACS Vue

Epic

Descrizione del lavoro

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

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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

• Knowledge of PACS - 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.