Radiologic Technologist Level III

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 patient needs beyond healthcare, and celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network.

Responsibilities

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 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.

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 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 patient position, 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.

Assignment Level II

• 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.

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.

Requirements

Assignment Level III:

For Supervisory Assignments:

• A valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the NYSDOH.
• 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.
• Possession of a current advanced-level certification for the performance of these procedures.

Qualifications

• Preferred Advanced certification by the ARRT in Computed Tomography.
• Two or more years of full-time experience as a CT Technologist working independently.