Radiologic Technologist - Level III

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Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

Work Shifts

4:00pm-12:30am with rotating Weekends and Holidays
37.5 hours

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Specialized Imaging Assignments

• For 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.
• 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.
• Assignment Level III:
• Supervises the delivery of radiological services, in accordance with established standards and procedures, for the service area or unit.
• Recommends changes and improvements relating to the delivery of radiological services.
• Participates in the development of training programs for radiographic personnel, ancillary personnel and allied health care professionals. Demonstrates new or revised techniques, procedures and equipment.
• May perform radiologic procedures, as required.
• Performs special procedures including diagnostic and interventional radiography (e.g., C.T., M.R.I., and Mammography).
• Recommends area assignment of personnel to coordinate activities within the department with other activities and services and represents the department in interdepartmental operations and meetings.
• Participates in quality assurance activities, including coordination, control and maintenance of technical equipment.
• Participates in and coordinates procurement and storage of supplies and makes recommendations regarding supply and equipment needs.
• Performs research and participates in special projects involving evaluation of equipment and delivery of service.
• May be assigned duties and responsibilities of immediate Supervisor in their absence on a temporary basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Assignment Level III:
• For Supervisory Assignments: a valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the NYSDOH; and two (2) years of Radiologic Technologist experience performing duties consistent with Assignment Levels I and II, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• For Specialized Imaging Assignments: a valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the NYSDOH; and possession of a current advanced- level certification for the performance of these procedures.

Additional Salary Compensation

All Radiologic Technologists in Assignment Levels II and III shall receive a differential of $7,500 per annum to be cross-trained on different modalities of radiologic imaging and to be cross-assigned (once trained) to different imaging settings depending on patient volume and staffing needs within a facility.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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