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NYC Health + Hospitals · 1 day ago

QA Radiology Technician, Correctional Health Services

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $89K/yr

2+ years exp

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation, providing essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year. The QA Radiology Technician is responsible for overseeing radiological functions and patient care, ensuring quality control, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations.

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Responsibilities

Review exam orders, consult with radiologist, schedule patients and arrange for transportation as indicated

Identify patient and document all information pertinent to final report in the RIS and on images (PACS)

Prepare all patients (infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric) for radiological procedures requested by the clinician. Arrange for proper protection of patients, public and staff from infectious diseases/materials

Perform all general diagnostic imaging and routine examination in CT and Angiography

Assists in performing daily checks of radiographic imaging equipment, immobilization devices and other necessary accessories

Enters data and maintains documents and logs as required and mandated by the department QA guidelines and various regulatory agencies

Maintains adequate stocks of supplies and materials needed for use in the department

Checks equipment for defects prior for use and assures proper use of such equipment through instruction and review

Report any unexpected patient incidents in accordance with the occurrence report protocol

Maintain and exercise all mandated radiation safety regulations. Maintain basic care of all the imaging equipment. All malfunctions are to be reported to management staff whether mechanical, electrical or suspect and service request documentation completed. Maintain a clean and safe work environment for both patients and staff

Perform other duties as deemed necessary (by supervisory or administrative staff) in the event of emergencies or disasters

Continue professional growth and development of job-related skills on an ongoing basis. Participate in continuing education activities

Ensure all examinations are accessioned, documented and sent to PACS for reading. Monitor PACS and RIS incomplete worklists to ensure all exams are completed

In accordance with HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), staff members will exercise due diligence in ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality

Identifies activities that the network has implemented to promote patient safety and takes all necessary precautions to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff

Organize and file maintenance reports for each building in regards to dentistry and radiology x-ray equipment and ensure dentistry and x-ray equipment follow the Department of Health codes, policies and procedures

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

Establish a daily/weekly/monthly quality control routine for monitoring, evaluating, and maintenance of X-ray equipment to ensure optimal performance and stability

Documenting and maintaining records for the quality control program in accordance with applicable regulations, legal requirements, accrediting agencies and recommendations from equipment manufacturers

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

Work with our radiologists to obtain updated documentation of primary diagnostic monitors

Distribute/collect dosimeter badges from each employee/facility that works with x-ray equipment

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

May be assigned duties and responsibilities of X-ray Director in regards to radiology department workflow

Qualification

Diagnostic RadiographyQuality AssuranceRadiologic Technologist LicenseAdvanced Imaging CertificationAmerican Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsBasic Life Support (BLS)Microsoft Office Suite

Required

For Supervisory Assignments: a valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the NYSDOH; and 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

For Specialized Imaging Assignments: a valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the NYSDOH; and possession of a current advanced-level certification for the performance of these procedures

Preferred

Possession of a current valid license as a General Radiological Technologist issued by the State of New York

A minimum of two years of experience as a Radiological Technologist

A current member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Valid BLS required

Must possess a valid driver's license

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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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