Radiologic Technologist (Xray Tech) - FlexStaff

Northwell Health • New Hyde Park, NY

71d

About The Position

The XRAY TECH operates x-ray and auxiliary equipment to process images and maintains and cleans the equipment. This role involves preparing patients for exams, performing various x-ray exams, processing and maintaining exposed images, and ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program, required.
• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience performing radiologic exams, required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam and translates examination into layman terms to relieve pre-testing anxiety.
• Ensures consent form for procedure is obtained if necessary.
• Performs various x-ray exams according to established standards and procedures.
• Positions patient for taking of radiographs according to departmental standard operating procedures.
• Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices for patients.
• Adjusts the x-ray equipment and operates controls to obtain correct exposure.
• Monitors patient's condition in accordance with technical and safety standards.
• Recognizes and promptly reports patient's motor abnormalities to the Radiologist.
• Keys in Patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from requisition.
• Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival of disc memory to tape.
• Processes and maintains exposed images, labels film for identification, and maintains required records.
• Utilizes film markers and ensures images are properly marked as the 'right' or 'left' side.
• Ensures images are legibly labeled with correct date and patient identification.
• Enters the exam onto the daily log sheet as needed.
• Properly completes the correct tracking steps for each examination.
• Performs related duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree