Radiologic Technologist Level II

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay. We serve the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff.

About the Role

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. Performs complex activities of a higher-technical level in the delivery of radiographic services and may supervise assigned radiographic and ancillary personnel.

Responsibilities

• 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 the 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; records patient’s condition.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, and required records.
• Transports and uses mobile x-ray equipment in patient care areas 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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Advanced certification by the ARRT in Radiography (preferred).
• One or more years of experience as a full-time X-Ray Technologist (preferred but not required).