Radiology Technician - Queens, 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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