X-ray Technician - Brooklyn, United States - Spine Sports & Interventional Pain Medicine, PC
1 week ago
Description
Health Plus Management (HPM) is a Physician Support Organization and market leader in clinical practice management in the physical medicine and rehabilitation market with 50+ locations serving Westchester, NYC, NJ, Upstate NY and Connecticut.
HPM provides independent physician practices specializing in musculoskeletal care with professional business development, marketing and back-office support typically seen in much larger organizations, thereby enabling clients to start and/or grow their private practice beyond what might otherwise be feasible (while maximizing clinical service and patient care).
We are currently looking for a part-time Radiologic Technician/ X-Ray Technologist to perform radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of radiographic examinations including procedures that require the use of contrast agents.
- Knowledge of radiographic equipment operation and radiation safety.
- Knowledge of patient transfers and positioning techniques.
- Must be able to closely follow physician instructions and obtain optimal images for diagnosis.
- Must be able to communicate calmly, compassionately, and professionally with all different types of patients exercising excellent customer service skills.
- The ability to work effectively with other employees and maintain a cooperative working relationship intradepartmentally and interdepartmentally.
- The ability to handle multiple tasks.
- The demonstration of ethical and professional conduct, including the ability to maintain confidentiality (HIPAA)
- Establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
- Maintain radiology and injection supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
- Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infectioncontrol policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
- Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Schedule:
Every other Saturday: 8:00am to 1:00pm &
Opposing Fridays: 1:00pm - 6:00pm.
**Approximate Pay: $3- 50/ hrs (Depending on experience)