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The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception.
Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts 4:00 P. M – 12:30 A.
M (Alternating weekends & holidays) Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position : This class of positions encompasses responsible clinical and administrative work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility involving day-to-day tasks of an operating segment of the Radiology department in the delivery of radiological services. Operates x-ray equipment, develops images, and prepares radiological areas, equipment, supplies and contrast materials.
All personnel perform related work. Performs complex activities of a higher-technical level in the delivery of radiographic services. May be responsible for the supervision of assigned radiographic and ancillary personnel.
Examples of Typical Tasks : At a higher level, performs the duties of Assignment Level I: 1. Prepares radiological area, equipment, contrast materials and supplies, as needed for patients. 2. Prepares patient for x-ray, explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedures. 3.
Follows prescribed techniques to administer general and specific x-rays. Adjusts equipment, determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time, arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient, adjusts lead shield, and selects proper imaging techniques. 4. Develops images in accordance with photographic techniques. 5.
Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition. 6. Maintains supplies, equipment and required records. 7. Transports and uses mobile x-ray equipment in patient care area as required. 8.
Follows all proper radiation, patient, and employee safety protocols; adheres to all appropriate radiation prevention, containment, and control measures. 9. Effectively uses electronic medical records (EMR) to document patient encounters and access pertinent patient data and imaging results. In addition to performing duties of Assignment Level I at a higher level, also performs the following: 1.
Performs procedures on patients whose conditions require specialized expertise. 2. Assists Radiologists, other physicians and allied health care professionals in performing diagnostic or treatment procedures. 3. Performs diagnostic testing on equipment and general maintenance. 4.
Monitors patient and equipment condition during procedure and reports changes to appropriate health care professional. 5. Assists and guides radiographers in the performance of a wide variety of x-ray procedures. 6. Trains and assists radiographers in a wide variety of x-ray procedures. 7.
Plans, schedules and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the area to ensure continuous flow of work. 8. Supervises radiographers and ancillary personnel assigned to the area. 9. Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment to ensure operational viability of the area.
Assignment Level II 1. Valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the NYSDOH. Additional Salary Compensation All Radiologic Technologists in Assignment Levels II and III shall receive a differential of $7,500 per annum to be cross-trained on different modalities of radiologic imaging and to be cross-assigned (once trained) to different imaging settings depending on patient volume and staffing needs within a facility.
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