Radiologic Technologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Graduate of 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.
• N.Y. State Department of Health Licensed Radiologic Technologist, or a current temporary permit under section 3505 of the Public Health Law pending examination for licensure.
• 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. Temporary-permit holders do not qualify for intravenous contrast administration certification.
• Must maintain licensure specific to the job and adhere to Article 35 of the Public Health Code.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine radiological procedures and uses technical judgment to obtain diagnostically acceptable studies in accordance with written protocols and patient needs.
• Assists, prepares, and positions patients for radiological procedures; provides education about the procedure, the area being imaged, and any necessary instructions.
• Ensures radiographic images are appropriately labeled according to department SOP.
• Uses shielding when appropriate, particularly for pediatric patients, and applies radiation-protection measures, including collimation, to minimize exposure to patients and hospital personnel.
• Assists physicians directly as required.
• Evaluates radiographs for technical acceptability and ensures images are transmitted to PACS promptly.
• Keeps the Radiology room and equipment clean at the beginning and end of the shift, including removing soiled linen, and maintains necessary supplies and accessories.
• Records required patient-tracking information, schedules exams, and completes studies in IDX (Radiology Information System) in a timely manner.
• Calls for in-patients as required and performs related clerical duties when support personnel are absent.
• Reports needed equipment repairs and unsafe conditions to a supervisor or appropriate personnel.
• Supervises radiology students assigned to the clinical area.
• Follows infection-control policies and protocols to prevent the spread of infection.
• Attends required in-services and professional-development meetings.
• Maintains job-specific licensure in good standing, including adherence to Article 35 of the Public Health Code.