Offsite Radiological Technologist- Department - Brooklyn Heights Radiology - Offsite - Full Time - Days
About The Position
Performs radiographic examinations on patients referred by physicians in accordance with Radiology protocols. Uses technical judgment to obtain diagnostically acceptable studies based on written protocols and patient needs. The technologist prepares and positions patients, explains relevant imaging procedures and instructions, and assists physicians as required. The role includes safeguarding patients and staff through radiation-protection measures and infection-control practices, and maintaining the cleanliness, supplies, and safe condition of imaging rooms and equipment. The technologist labels and evaluates images, transmits them to PACS, and records, schedules, and completes studies in IDX in a timely manner. Other duties include calling for in-patients, performing clerical work when support personnel are absent, reporting needed equipment repairs or unsafe conditions, supervising radiology students, attending required professional development activities, and maintaining job-specific licensure in good standing, including adherence to Article 35 of the Public Health Code.
Requirements
- Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
- Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, or successful completion of an MSHS-determined radiology technical training program within six months of accepting the offer.
- Obtain a radiology technologist temporary permit upon completion of the training program, if applicable.
- New York State Department of Health Licensed Radiologic Technologist or a current temporary permit under Section 3505 of the Public Health Law pending licensure examination. The permit is valid for 180 days from issue and expires 10 days after notification of failure to pass the qualifying examination.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine radiological procedures in accordance with department protocols.
- Apply technical judgment to obtain diagnostically acceptable studies according to written protocols and patient needs.
- Assist, prepare, and position patients for radiological procedures.
- Educate patients about imaging procedures, the area to be imaged, and any required instructions.
- Label radiographic images as specified by departmental standard operating procedures.
- Use appropriate shielding, particularly for pediatric patients, and employ radiation-protection measures such as collimation to minimize exposure to patients and hospital personnel.
- Assist physicians directly as required.
- Evaluate radiographs for technical acceptability and ensure images are transmitted to PACS in a timely manner.
- Keep the Radiology room and equipment clean at the start and end of the shift, including removing soiled or dirty linen.
- Maintain supplies and accessories in the imaging room needed to perform duties safely.
- Record required patient-tracking information in IDX, schedule exams in IDX as required, and complete studies in IDX in a timely manner.
- Call for in-patients as required.
- Perform related clerical duties when support personnel are absent.
- Inform a supervisor or appropriate personnel about needed equipment repairs or unsafe conditions.
- Supervise radiology students assigned to the clinical area.
- Follow infection-control policies and protocols to prevent the spread of infection.
- Attend in-services and other professional development meetings as required.
- Maintain job-specific licensure in good standing, including adherence to Article 35 of the Public Health Code.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
