Radiologic Technologist Level III

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. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality health services without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

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 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 types of assignments in this level of positions:

• Specialized Imaging Assignments: Performs typical tasks of Assignment Levels I and II for special procedures with diagnostic and interventional radiography in Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or Mammography; and performs additional related Assignment Level III tasks.
• Supervisory Assignments: In addition to performing duties of lower Assignment Levels at a more difficult and responsible level, performs the duties described for Assignment Level III.

Responsibilities

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, 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

For Supervisory Assignments:

• A valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the NYSDOH.
• Two years of Radiologic Technologist experience performing duties consistent with Assignment Levels I and II, one 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.