Radiologic Technologist (Xray Tech) - Manhattan - FlexStaff

FlexStaff • Glen Cove, NY

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves operating x-ray and auxiliary equipment, processing images, and maintaining and cleaning equipment. The role also requires maintaining all necessary documentation. The technologist will prepare patients for exams, translating procedures into layman's terms to alleviate anxiety, and ensuring consent forms are obtained when necessary. They will perform various x-ray exams according to established standards, position patients, adjust equipment for correct exposure, and monitor patient conditions for any abnormalities, reporting them to the Radiologist. Additionally, the role includes keying in patient history data, operating equipment for image transfer and archival, and processing and maintaining exposed images with proper labeling and identification.

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. To relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety, translates examination into layman terms based on professional knowledge. Ensures consent form for procedure is obtained if necessary.
• Performs various x-ray exams according to established standards, procedures and procedures of the division. Positions patient for taking of radiographs according to the 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; including, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to the Radiologist. Keys in Patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from requisition. Monitor’s patient’s condition during the procedure. 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees