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DIC Radiology Tech

Northwell Health • Lake Success, NY 11020 • Posted 3 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $38.09-$46.11/hr • Mid Level

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The DIC Radiology Technician at Northwell Health is responsible for preparing patients for exams, performing various x-ray exams according to established standards, and maintaining exposed images. This role involves translating examination procedures into layman terms to alleviate patient anxiety, ensuring consent forms are obtained, positioning patients for radiographs, and operating equipment for image transfer and archival. The technician also monitors patients' conditions during procedures and enters relevant information into the system.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares patient for exam, translating examination into layman terms to alleviate anxiety.
  • Obtains consent form for procedure if necessary.
  • Performs various x-ray exams according to established standards and procedures.
  • Positions patient for taking of radiographs according to departmental standard operating procedures.
  • Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices for patients.
  • Adjusts the x-ray equipment and operates controls to obtain correct exposure.
  • Monitors patients' condition in accordance with technical and safety standards.
  • Recognizes and promptsly reports patients' motor abnormalities to the Radiologist.
  • Keys in Patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from requisition.
  • Monitors patients' condition during the procedure.
  • Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival of disc memory to tape.
  • Processes and maintains exposed images.
  • Labels film for identification and maintains required records.
  • Utilizes film markers and ensures images are properly marked as the right or left side.
  • Enters the exam onto the daily log sheet as needed.
  • Properly completes the correct tracking steps for each examination.

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
  • New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist.
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration.
  • Previous radiology technologist experience.

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is a leading healthcare provider in New York State, United States. It offers a wide range of services including primary and specialty care, hospital and emergency care, research, education, home care, rehabilitation, and mental health services. With 23 hospitals, over 750 outpatient facilities, and more than 13,600 affiliated physicians, Northwell Health serves millions of patients annually.

Full Job Description

**Req Number** 19556

Job Responsibility

1. Prepares patient for exam. To relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety, translates examination into layman terms based on professional knowledge. Ensures consent form for procedure is obtained if necessary.

2. Performs various x-ray exams according to established standards, procedures and procedures of the division. Positions patient for taking of radiographs according to the departmental standard operating procedures. Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices for patients. Adjusts the x-ray equipment and operates controls to obtain correct exposure Monitors patients condition in accordance with technical and safety standards. Recognizes and promptly reports patients motor abnormalities; including, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to the Radiologist. Keys in Patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from requisition. Monitors patients condition during the procedure. Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival of disc memory to tape.

3. Processes and maintains exposed images. Labels film for identification and maintains required records. Utilizes film markers and ensures images are properly marked as the right or left side. Ensures images are legibly labeled with correct date and patient identification. Enters the exam onto the daily log sheet as needed. Properly completes the correct tracking steps for each examination.

4. Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, required.

New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration, required.

Previous radiology technologist experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $58.8-$58.8/hour

It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.