Radiologic Technologist

Company: Zwanger & Pesiri Radiology Group
Location: New York
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.* Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.* Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.* Prepares and administers oral or injected contrast media to patients as indicated.* Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established imaging protocols as well as QA/QC standards and procedures; observes radiographic results; makes necessary adjustments.* Takes and records in RIS a thorough and accurate patient medical history* Ensures that all patient images have been sent to PACS* Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level and anticipating needed supplies.* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.* Effectively coordinates patient schedule with clerical personnel, tech assistants, and other technologists to maintain patient throughput and achieve productivity goals.* Provide assistance with such tasks as dressing and changing to seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients.* Adheres to established infection control and sharps disposal policies and procedures.* Other relevant duties as assigned.

Keywords: Zwanger & Pesiri Radiology Group, New York , Radiologic Technologist, Other , New York, New York