Radiologic Technologist Level II

Purpose of Position

This class of positions encompasses responsible clinical and administrative work involving the day‑to‑day tasks of an operating segment of the Radiology department. The position requires operating x‑ray equipment, developing images, and preparing radiological areas, equipment, supplies and contrast materials. Personnel may perform complex, higher‑technical radiographic services and may be responsible for supervising assigned radiographic and ancillary personnel.

• Prepares radiological area, equipment, contrast materials and supplies, as needed for patients.
• Prepares patient for x‑ray, explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedures.
• Follows prescribed techniques to administer general and specific x‑rays. Adjusts equipment, determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time, arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain patient position, adjusts lead shield, and selects proper imaging techniques.
• Develops images in accordance with photographic techniques.
• Observes patient and machine during procedure, reports unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.
• Maintains supplies, equipment and required records.
• Transports and uses mobile x‑ray equipment in patient care area as required.
• Follows all proper radiation, patient, and employee safety protocols; adheres to all appropriate radiation prevention, containment, and control measures.
• Effectively uses electronic medical records (EMR) to document patient encounters and access pertinent patient data and imaging results.
• Performs procedures on patients whose conditions require specialized expertise.
• Assists Radiologists, other physicians and allied health care professionals in performing diagnostic or treatment procedures.
• Performs diagnostic testing on equipment and general maintenance.
• Monitors patient and equipment condition during procedure and reports changes to appropriate health care professional.
• Assists and guides radiographers in the performance of a wide variety of x‑ray procedures.
• Trains and assists radiographers in a wide variety of x‑ray procedures.
• Plans, schedules and coordinates the day‑to‑day activities of the area to ensure continuous flow of work.
• Supervises radiographers and ancillary personnel assigned to the area.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment to ensure operational viability of the area.

• Valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the NYSDOH.