Offsite Radiological Technologist- Department - Brooklyn Heights Radiology - Offsite - Full Time - Days
About The Position
The Radiological Technologist performs radiographic examinations on patients referred by physicians, following Radiology protocols. The role uses technical judgment to obtain diagnostically acceptable studies according to written protocols and patient needs, while maintaining patient safety and minimizing radiation exposure. The technologist prepares and positions patients, explains imaging procedures, labels and evaluates images, and ensures images are transmitted to PACS and studies are completed in the Radiology Information System. The position also involves maintaining a clean and properly supplied imaging room, supporting physicians, supervising radiology students, following infection-control policies, and reporting equipment repairs or unsafe conditions. The role requires maintaining job-specific licensure in good standing, including adherence to Article 35 of the Public Health Code. The position is based offsite in Brooklyn Heights Radiology and is full-time on days. The listed hourly salary range is $48.38–$59.02; actual salary depends on experience, education, and operational need. The range does not include bonuses, incentive or differential pay, or other compensation or benefits.
Requirements
- Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
- Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
- Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; alternatively, successful completion of an MSHS-determined radiology technical training program within six months of accepting the offer.
- New York State Department of Health Licensed Radiologic Technologist, or a current temporary permit under Section 3505 of the Public Health Law while awaiting licensure examination.
- Maintain licensure specific to the job in good standing and adhere to Article 35 of the Public Health Code.
- A temporary permit is valid for 180 days from issue and expires 10 days after notification by an accrediting organization of failure to pass the qualifying examination.
- A temporary-permit holder does not qualify for intravenous contrast administration certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine radiological procedures.
- Apply technical judgment to obtain diagnostically acceptable studies in accordance with written protocols and patient needs.
- Assist with, prepare, and position patients for radiological procedures.
- Educate patients about imaging procedures, including the nature of the procedure, the area to be imaged, and any instructions they need.
- Ensure radiographic images are labeled according to the department SOP.
- Demonstrate radiographically visible evidence of shielding when appropriate, especially for pediatric patients.
- Use radiation-protection measures, including collimation, and follow department protocols 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 promptly.
- 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 needed to perform duties safely in the imaging room.
- Accurately enter required patient-tracking information into IDX, the Radiology Information System.
- Schedule exams in IDX as required.
- Ensure studies performed are completed in IDX promptly.
- Call for inpatients 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.
- Prevent the spread of infection by following infection-control policies and protocols.
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
