Radiologic Technologist at NYC Health + Hospitals Bronx,NY Job New York New York USA,Healthcare

Location: New York

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered.

Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas:
Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

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.

Purpose of Position

This class of positions encompasses responsible clinical and administrative work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility involving day-to-day tasks of an operating segment of the Radiology department in the delivery of radiological services. Operates x-ray equipment, develops images, and prepares radiological areas, equipment, supplies and contrast materials. All personnel perform related work.

Performs responsible supervisory, administrative and clinical activities involving day-to-day supervision of an operating segment of the Radiology department in the delivery of radiological services or performs specialized imaging procedures with diagnostic and interventional radiography. There are two (2) types of assignments in this Level of positions.

Assignment Types

Specialized Imaging Assignments
, performs typical tasks of Assignment Levels I and II, as listed below, for special procedures with diagnostic and interventional radiography in Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Mammography; and performs additional related Assignment Level III tasks described below, as applicable to this type of assignment.

Supervisory Assignments
, in addition to performing duties of lower Assignment Levels at a more difficult and responsible level, performs the duties described below for Assignment Level III.

Examples of Typical Tasks Assignment Level I

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 position of patient, adjusts lead shield, and selects proper imaging techniques.

Develops images in accordance with photographic techniques.

Observes patient and machine during procedure and 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.

Assignment Level II

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…

Radiologic Technologist at NYC Health + Hospitals Bronx, NY