Radiology Technologist

St. John's Riverside Hospital•City of Yonkers, NY

12d•$44 - $52

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist produces radiographs of various parts of the body by positioning patients under the X-ray machine and regulating technical factors. The role assists radiologists and physicians with X-ray, contrast, and fluoroscopy procedures; prepares patients; handles contrast media and barium; and maintains the assigned room, supplies, and daily work log. The technologist follows patient-transfer, sterile-technique, biomedical-waste, radiation, and other applicable safety procedures, and explains tests and obtains patient consent. The position also incorporates the hospital and department mission statements and quality-assurance goals into daily work.

Requirements

Current New York State license or registration in Radiologic Technology.
Graduation from an approved school for Radiologic Technology.
ARRT registration.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

Produce radiographs of various parts of the body by positioning patients under the X-ray machine and regulating technical factors.
Position and transfer patients to and from the X-ray table using proper safety techniques.
Select appropriate technical factors for examinations.
Develop film using automatic or daylight processing.
Assist radiologists and physicians with X-ray procedures, opaque-media administration, and fluoroscopy exams.
Prepare patients, explain tests, and obtain signatures on consent forms.
Draw up contrast media for opaque exams using sterile technique and mix barium for contrast exams.
Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with CDC and OSHA guidelines.
Maintain a daily worksheet for the assigned room and keep assigned rooms orderly and clean.
Rotate through radiographic, fluoroscopic, and operating-room areas when assigned.
Maintain adequate room supplies, including respiratory and suction tubing.
Follow federal, state, and hospital health and safety codes, particularly those concerning radiation, electrical, and mechanical safety.
Use a particulate respirator when exposed to patients with suspected or known tuberculosis.
Incorporate hospital and department mission statements and quality-assurance goals, procedures, and models into daily work.