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NYC Health + Hospitals · 4 weeks ago

Radiologic Technologist

Bronx, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

NYC Health + Hospitals is a leading healthcare provider in New York City, and they are seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join their team at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. The role involves operating x-ray equipment, developing images, and supervising the delivery of radiological services while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Alton Wilson, MS, MBA, PMQ, RACR, SPHR , SHRM-SCP, STA

Responsibilities

Prepares radiological area, equipment, contrast materials and supplies, as needed for patients

Prepares patient for x-ray, explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedures

Follows prescribed techniques to administer general and specific x-rays. Adjusts equipment, determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time, arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient, adjusts lead shield, and selects proper imaging techniques

Develops images in accordance with photographic techniques

Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition

Maintains supplies, equipment and required records

Transports and uses mobile x-ray equipment in patient care area as required

Follows all proper radiation, patient, and employee safety protocols; adheres to all appropriate radiation prevention, containment, and control measures

Effectively uses electronic medical records (EMR) to document patient encounters and access pertinent patient data and imaging results

Performs procedures on patients whose conditions require specialized expertise

Assists Radiologists, other physicians and allied health care professionals in performing diagnostic or treatment procedures

Performs diagnostic testing on equipment and general maintenance

Monitors patient and equipment condition during procedure and reports changes to appropriate health care professional

Assists and guides radiographers in the performance of a wide variety of x-ray procedures

Trains and assists radiographers in a wide variety of x-ray procedures

Plans, schedules and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the area to ensure continuous flow of work

Supervises radiographers and ancillary personnel assigned to the area

Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment to ensure operational viability of the area

Supervises the delivery of radiological services, in accordance with established standards and procedures, for the service area or unit

Recommends changes and improvements relating to the delivery of radiological services

Participates in the development of training programs for radiographic personnel, ancillary personnel and allied health care professionals. Demonstrates new or revised techniques, procedures and equipment

May perform radiologic procedures, as required

Performs special procedures including diagnostic and interventional radiography (e.g., C.T., M.R.I., and Mammography)

Recommends area assignment of personnel to coordinate activities within the department with other activities and services and represents the department in interdepartmental operations and meetings

Participates in quality assurance activities, including coordination, control and maintenance of technical equipment

Participates in and coordinates procurement and storage of supplies and makes recommendations regarding supply and equipment needs

Performs research and participates in special projects involving evaluation of equipment and delivery of service

May be assigned duties and responsibilities of immediate Supervisor in their absence on a temporary basis

Qualification

Diagnostic Radiography LicenseAdvanced Imaging CertificationSupervisory ExperienceRadiological ProceduresPatient CareEMR ProficiencyQuality AssuranceCommunication Skills

Required

A valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the NYSDOH

Two (2) years of Radiologic Technologist experience performing duties consistent with Assignment Levels I and II, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity

Possession of a current advanced-level certification for the performance of specialized imaging procedures

Benefits

$7,500 per annum to be cross-trained on different modalities of radiologic imaging and to be cross-assigned (once trained) to different imaging settings depending on patient volume and staffing needs within a facility.

Company

NYC Health + Hospitals

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NYC Health + Hospitals is an interconnected system of hospitals, health care centers, nursing homes, and home care.

Founded in 1875

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.nychealthandhospitals.org

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