Radiologic Technologist
JOB-10041097
Anticipated Start Date
May 13, 2024
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Type of Employment
Contract Hire
Employer Info
Our client provides top-ranked care, dozens of inpatient and outpatient specialties, and mental health services with a team of highly trained and caring medical professionals who are compassionate, culturally competent and patient centered. Their vision is to be a fully integrated health system that enables New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives. Many of their roles are temp-to-hire, giving our client and our candidates the opportunity to ensure they are the right fit for a full-time position, as this comes with career advancement opportunities and excellent benefits. In fact, over 30% of our candidates have converted to full time positions at our client.
Job Summary
We are looking for individual to join our client’s team as Radiologic Technologist. You will be working under the general supervision of the Associate Director; the incumbent will perform technical duties within Radiology. The incumbent is directly involved with various imaging procedures that apply ionizing radiation and other forms of energy, and incumbents may perform additional assignments as required per department. A Radiographer Level II is a technologist proficient in general X-rays and can cross-train into other modalities.
Job Description
- Perform high-quality images and must be able to work independently.
- Must demonstrate a clear understanding of radiology protocols.
- Must demonstrate complete independent competency.
- Work with the Physicians and Physician Assistants (PA) during IV contrast administration.
- Perform daily QA/QC imaging.
- Must demonstrate a team effort with all other Radiology staff, including but not limited to doctors, nurses, clerical, and support staff.
- Able to operate a C-arm during O.R. procedures.
- Must demonstrate complete independent competency in General Radiology.
- Able to instruct students in routine general x-ray exams.
- Show radiation protection knowledge, including proper technical factors, collimation, and shielding.
- Able to apply all standards set by the Department of Radiology, Federal and State Radiation Protection Agencies.
- Maintain room inventory and equipment checklist at the beginning of the shift and before patients enter the exam room.
- Assures that all documentation is completed before the examination regarding informed consent, the universal protocol/time-out checklist, lab results, and pregnancy test.
- Must have a valid New York state Radiologic license.
Skills Required
- 1-year General Radiographer experience.
- Knowledge of radiation protection
- Understanding contrast screening and reactions
- Skills in performing route all General X-ray exams.
- Ability to perform daily Quality Assurance (QA)
- Knowledge of entering and retrieving patient information from the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Hospital Information System (HIS)
- Must be able to lift or move 50 pounds without assistance.
Education/Training/Certifications
- A valid license as a radiologic technologist issued by the NYSDOH required.
- BLS preferred.
- Valid and current license as a Radiologic Technologist as indicated by the NYS Department of Health
- Proficient in all areas of general X-ray
Additional Requirements
- Malpractice Insurance - All clinical workers are required to have active individual Medical Malpractice. A copy must be provided prior to start of assignment. All clinical workers licensed by the state of NY are required to provide.
- Schedule Notes: Weekends - 4:00 to Midnight on Saturday and Sunday (16 hours)
- Midnight to 8:00 am Friday into Saturday / Saturday into Sunday (16 hours)
- The candidates can add hours during the week on nights or evenings only.
Pay Rate
- $62.50 per hour
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.