Radiologic Technologist Level II

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. All personnel perform related work. Performs complex activities of a higher-technical level in the delivery of radiographic services. May be responsible for the supervision of assigned radiographic and ancillary personnel.

Responsibilities

At a higher level, performs the duties of 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

In addition to performing duties of Assignment Level I at a higher level, also performs the following:

• 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

Qualifications

Assignment Level II: Valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the NYSDOH.