Radiologic Technologist; Mammo Tech - Islip - FlexStaff

FlexStaff•Islip, NY

10d•$45 - $85

About The Position

Operates x-ray and auxiliary equipment, processes images, maintains and cleans equipment, and maintains required documentation. The role prepares patients for examinations, performs radiologic exams according to established standards and departmental procedures, monitors patient condition and safety, and processes, labels, and tracks images and examination records. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
New York State and/or Connecticut Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration.
At least one year of experience performing radiologic exams.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for exams, explain procedures in layman’s terms to help relieve anxiety, and obtain consent when necessary.
Perform x-ray exams according to established standards and departmental procedures.
Position patients and arrange, attach, or adjust immobilization and supportive devices.
Adjust x-ray equipment and controls to obtain the correct exposure.
Monitor patients’ condition in accordance with technical and safety standards, and promptly report motor abnormalities or adverse reactions to the Radiologist.
Enter patient history and other pertinent information from requisitions.
Operate equipment to transfer computed images to film and archive disc memory to tape.
Process and maintain exposed images; label film and ensure images have correct side markers, dates, and patient identification.
Enter exams on the daily log sheet as needed and complete the required tracking steps for each examination.
Maintain and clean equipment and required documentation.
Perform related duties as required.