X-Ray Technologist; Manhattan Radiologic Technologist Grads

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Technologist, X‑Ray. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing medically prescribed radiographic procedures.

• Maintains supplies and cleanliness of space, restocks supplies as needed.
• Notifies supervisor of any shortage of supplies.
• Assists section in completion of special projects, reports and activities.
• Maintains cooperative and professional relationships with patients, physicians, nurses and office and clinical staff.
• Demonstrates skill in equipment set‑up, utilization and proper maintenance procedure.
• Performs visual and manual quality control checks of X‑ray equipment including monitors used for routine dictation/reading of clinical images.
• Uses imaging and peripheral equipment in a safe and productive manner in accordance with prescribed hospital, departmental and manufacturers procedures.
• Observes and reports any malfunctioning of the equipment and notifies appropriate persons in case of missing or damaged equipment.
• Is able to recognize a medical emergency and notifies nurse, PA and/or MD immediately.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper radiation safety procedures and incorporates them into the performance of all radiographic procedures.
• Uses gonadal shielding on all patients whenever possible.
• Restricts beam to the smallest possible area, ensuring the least possible exposure to the patient without compromising quality.
• Eliminates the possibility of accidental exposures to X‑ray by all persons.
• Maintains radiation detection badges and rings appropriately and returns them as required.
• Performs transmission and/or segmentation for transmission to PACS in a complete and proper anatomic display.
• Generates high‑quality hard copies of images when necessary.
• Uses efficient methods and completes examinations assigned in a reasonable amount of time.
• Maintains cleanliness of radiographic area. Prepares equipment and supplies in advance for future exams.
• Makes alterations in work schedule for STAT and emergency cases. Alter work patterns to satisfy the needs of the patient and medical staff.
• Follows special instructions indicated on radiographic requisition.
• Independently implements patient procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards.
• Explains the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly. Answers patient questions to ensure understanding and patient satisfaction.
• Provides for patient comfort before, during and after procedure, and maintains an ongoing rapport with the patient throughout the procedure to ease any anxiety the patient may have.
• Provides for patient privacy at all times.
• Positions patient and radiographic equipment appropriately to the body part(s) to be radiographed and adjusts equipment settings accordingly to insure maximum information is obtained.
• Uses lead markers appropriately. Follows accepted radiologic procedures.
• Ensures that all X‑rays completed are of high quality. Uses positioning and immobilizing devices to improve radiographic quality.
• Considers variety of protocols and rationale in determining radiographic…