Location
Flushing, NY | United States
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our team is seeking an experienced Radiologic Technologist to join our team of professionals. Reporting to the X Ray Supervisor, the Radiologic Technologist will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Performs general radiographic examinations including bone density scans and specifically mammography.
- Accurately follows physician's orders for radiographic studies.
- Screens positive radiographic reports to determine if a follow-up is necessary.
- Positions the patient properly and assist patients on and off the table as needed.
- Interacts with patients, explains procedure to patient/family members.
- Interacts with patients/family member to address customer service/patient care issues.
- Positions radiation protection devices such as lead shields.
- Set x-ray equipment at the correct angle and height over the appropriate area of a patient's body.
- Set controls on the x-ray machine to produce x-rays or radiographs of the appropriate density, detail, and contrast.
- Maintains patient records and adjust/maintain equipment.
- Assist in the collection of performance improvement data.
- Recognize need for prompt medical attention and take necessary steps to assist.
- Responsible for medical equipment attached to patients (e.g., oxygen) during the radiographic procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient's information.
- May be required to perform other duties in the department.
Work Environment
This job operates in a Medical Outpatient Primary Care Patient environment. This role routinely uses standard medical office equipment such as desktop computers, phone, scanner, printer, keyboard, photocopiers, imaging systems/machines, and other medical equipment related to the position.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work environment with physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. This would require the ability to lift files, pull files/forms/books, stand, bending, shred documents, open/close filing cabinets, as necessary.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time onsite 35 hours per week- Non-Exempt position. Must be flexible and available to work overtime when necessary.
MONDAY 9:00AM-6:00PM
TUESDAY 10:00AM-6:00PM
WEDNESDAY OFF
THURSDAY 10:00AM-6:00PM
FRIDAY 10:00AM-6:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM-2:00PM
SUNDAY OFF
Travel -- No travel is expected for this position.
Required Experience, Skills, and Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a hospital or diagnostic setting.
- Knowledge and experience in quality control.
- Licensed by the State of New York.
- Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiography and Mammography.
- New York State Department of Health certificate of registration as a Radiological Technologist.
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Salary
$97k
