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HealthAlliance Radiology Technologist in Valhalla, New York
Radiology Technologist
Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC
City/State: Valhalla, NY
Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical
Department: Radiology
Union: No
Position: Full Time
Hours: variable
Shift: Variable
Req #: 38230
Posted Date: Apr 29, 2024
Hiring Range: $43.73 - $54.98
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Job Details:
Job Summary:
The Radiology Technologist performs radiology procedures. In accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, the technologist properly positions and immobilizes patients; adjusts and operates x-ray and other imaging equipment; selects the proper technical factors to obtain accurate radiographic images and responds to patients’ needs as required. The technologist also maintains the cleanliness and ensures proper operation of the equipment, stocks clinical supplies, performs quality assurance/continuous quality improvement functions and utilizes the department's RIS/PACS systems to manage patients' images, records and files.
Responsibilities:
Assists clinical providers with various procedures, treatments, surgical using sterile techniques and prepares surgical tray and equipment;
Administers imaging tests and treatments as prescribed by clinical providers using protocols to produce acceptable quality radiological images;
Positions and instructs patients in preparation for Special Procedures exams utilizing multiple imaging modalities as instructed by physicians;
Provides support to physicians performing interventional procedures either by scrubbing to assist or circulating;
Follows department guidelines to correctly identify patients, and enter patient information into imaging systems;
Makes adjustments to imaging equipment for each examination, keeping the radiation dose within acceptable standards;
Properly images cases and archives to PACS, also utilizes the Radiology Information Systems to keep accurate patient records;
Tracks and secures supplies according to departmental guidelines;
Troubleshoots Radiology Imaging equipment/systems as needed, places service calls and informs supervisors and the charge nurse;
Assists in orientation and training of new staff as requested and serves as a resource person and professional role model.
Assures that the working environment is clean and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
May be assigned to other imaging modalities as needed.
Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience:
One-year experience as a Radiologic Technologist, preferred.
Education:
Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology Certification Program.
Licenses / Certifications:
Licensed by the New York State Department of Health as a Radiologic Technologist. Registration by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) is required.
Other:
Special Requirements: Must maintain the New York State license and registration as a Radiologic Technologist during the course of employment as well as the ARRT certification. Continuing education credits are required for ARRT re-certification. Must maintain professional and have technical knowledge by maintaining regulatory CME requirements.
About Us:
WMC Advanced Physician Services PC
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Saving Account
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
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External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/26331) Internal Applicant link
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