Radiologic Technologist Lvl 2 - New York, United States - NYC Health Hospitals

Description

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

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.

Job Description

Under the direction/supervision of a Radiologist, Technical Supervisor or Lead Technologist performs radiographic procedures on patients whose condition requires specialized expertise at a technical level not requiring supervision of technical detail but will require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation according to ALARA principles (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). This position will support the VISION, MISSION AND VALUE STATEMENTS OF Harlem Hospital by providing for interdisciplinary cooperation in the provision of timely/courteous service to our customers, reduction in turn-around-time, and for the compassionate care and treatment of each patient in an environment sensitive to pain management.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform radiologic procedures by selecting the proper technical factors and performing the appropriate quality control for optimal diagnostic imaging.
• Ensure the appropriate collimation and shielding using good judgment in radiation safety factors.
• Greets patient introducing his/herself and confirm patient identity.
• Consult with radiologist or other physicians as necessary to determine appropriateness of requested study.
• Review request with Radiologist or Resident when necessary to obtain special instructions/protocol.
• Ensure patient readiness for procedure, completion of consent (as necessary) prior to the procedure and education of patient to the study to be performed.
• Determine pregnancy status of female patient and take proper steps in performing the procedure.
• Work collaboratively with nursing personnel to ensure the safe movement of patient from wheelchair and stretcher and offer assistance to ambulatory patients.
• Ensure completion of all studies, the appropriate image quality and orientation before pushing to PACS.
• Ensure completion of all electronic documentation on PACS and EPIC.
• Ensure x-ray rooms and equipment are kept clean, orderly and patient ready.
• Ensure the maintenance/restocking and rotation of supplies.
• Ensure equipment quality control is performed as required: complete daily room visual/manual mechanical checklist: initiate equipment service when applicable and report to the supervisor/physicist.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities: suggest projects for PI activity.
• Assist in the orientation of new hires and training of students from the School of Radiologic Technology.
• Will be required to rotate through weekends and holidays: must be able to accept assignment through all sections of routine Diagnostic Radiology such as E.R., O.R., Portable and Prep. cases.
• Ensure the maintenance of Shift Log and the appropriate documentation of occurrences.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH); an1. Valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH); and
1. Valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH); and
2. One (1) year of Radiologic Technologist experience performing duties consistent with Assignment Level I

Benefits

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.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs