A Radiologic Technician or Technologist operates X Ray, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) or CT (Computed Tomography) scan equipment to take diagnostic images of a patient. Works with doctors to obtain specific images necessary for medical diagnosis.
•Description• Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.
Summary:
Performs diagnostic radiographs of patients while maintaining patient safety. May provide clinical instruction to prospective Radiologic Technologist students and assist in evaluating student�s ability to perform procedures.
Responsibilities:
1. Greet patient, introduces self, and checks patient identification. 2. Reviews patient script and Cerner requisition to ensure the appropriate exam is being performed. 3. Acquires appropriate history from patient that is pertinent to the exam being performed. 4. Explains procedure and answers any questions the patient has regarding the test. 5. Follows department protocol for exam and ensures the safety & comfort of the patient. 6. Shields patient according to department protocol and follows ALARA standards. 7. Produces and review high quality x-rays for interpretation by the Radiologist. 8. Interacts professionally with patient and family. 9. Attends annual hospital review & departmental in-services meetings. Practices medicine & surgical aseptic procedures. Assists Radiologist with invasive procedures. Works well with other modalities to provide complete patient care. 10. May provide clinical instruction to prospective radiographers to instill duties of a radiologic technologist in a health care facility. May evaluate a students' ability to perform procedures & ensures student attains objectives of each competency. 11. Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate systems and in accordance with department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner. 12. Maintains clinical competency and demonstrates proficiency to work in assigned patient care area(s). 13. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 14. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Minimum Requirements Education:
New graduate or within 2 months of graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technologic Program. Experience 0-1 year of experience
Licensure, Certification, Registration Required:
Must obtain CT licensure within 120 days of graduation date. Will work under supervision in accordance with the State Practice Act. Must pass licensure exam when administered on the first attempt in order to continue employment.
$29.65 - $55.55 Hourly It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent's sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
