Radiology Technician - Washington Heights, NY ($60-$65 an Hour!)

Company: Regional Care Network
Location: New York
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Regional Care Network - Radiology Technician - Washington Heights, NY ($60-$65 an Hour!)
Regional Care Network is actively seeking radiology technician that give their 100%. Want sweet pay? Then apply today!
If you wish to make a difference in the life of those you serve, consider joining Regional Care Network!
Qualifications
--- -Valid license and current registration to practice as a Radiological Technologist issued by the New NYSDOH; and 1 -year of experience as a Radiographer performing duties consistent with Assignment Level I
-Responsibilities
--- -Performs radiologic services in accordance with standards established by the hospital as well as Federal, State, and Local standards
--- -Is responsible for the technical aspect of Radiation Safety within the Radiology Department, as recommended by the Radiation Safety Officer
--- -Prepares patient for radiologic examination, explains procedure to patient, questions female patients regarding possible pregnancy, transfers patient to examination table, positions patient, makes pre-determined exposure according to technique guide recommendations as well as job knowledge and good radiologic practices, and assists patient at end of procedure
--- -Follow prescribed techniques and protocols in administrating general and specific examinations
--- -Adjusts equipment; determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time
--- -Arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain and maintain proper patient positioning
--- -Adjusts lead protective shielding where applicable, and applies beam collimation to limit primary beam to the field of interest
--- -Observes patient and radiographic unit during procedure, reports unusual occurrences and records patient's condition when appropriate
--- -Maintains adequate supplies and equipment, and is responsible for: reporting equipment problems, cleanliness of equipment and radiographic room, following inventory control procedures including sign in and sign out of supplies
--- -Records all information pertaining to the examination performed in the patients EMR, department log sheets or logbooks
--- -Records any information which will be helpful to the Radiologist or which describes limitations of the examination performed
--- -Provides for proper image identification, in the manner prescribed by the Department of Radiology, and is directly responsible for assuring that all images are labeled properly and completely
--- -Transports and uses mobile x-ray equipment in patient care areas as required
--- -Provides radiographic coverage in the Operating Room, as required
--- -Knowledge of Patient Safety requirements
--- -Assists the Radiologist in the performance of radiographic and/or fluoroscopic examinations when required
--- -Performs all required paperwork as assigned by the supervisor or required by hospital policy (ie: incident reporting, etc.)
--- -Keeps abreast of new trends and techniques in Radiography, and participates in department and hospital continuing education programs
--- -Keeps aware of and practices the guidelines and recommended for general safety, electrical safety, radiation safety, and the proper handling of hazardous materials
--- -Participates in staff meetings, as required by supervisor
--- -Performs all related computer work in the Radiology Information System and PACS, as required
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