About NYC Health + Hospitals:
In its century of service, Coney Island Hospital has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. The hospital has been recognized for its clinical innovations in Primary Care, Adolescent Medicine, Nuclear Medicine and Emergency Services. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.
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:
Specific Duties and 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 x-ray 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 x-ray 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 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
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Valid temporary permit to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH); or
2. Valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
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