Radiology Technician - $46 per hour

Location: Edgewater, New Jersey (City/State: Bronx, New York); Start Date: ASAP; Duration: Ongoing; Employment Type: Staff

About the role

Under the direction of the Chief Technologist, performs necessary imaging studies at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for imaging diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required. Provides leadership role for staff technologists. Assigns work to staff technologist and is generally responsible for traffic control in technical area.

Responsibilities

• Patient and Room Preparation: entering patient data into Epic and other appropriate computer systems as necessary; placing the patient on the procedure table in the correct position for the procedure to be performed; obtaining appropriate scout film for procedure; appropriate positioning of monitors, foot switches, table controls and lighting for procedure to be performed.
• Obtain cut film and digital images: proper setting of exposures factors and imaging equipment to obtain high quality images for diagnosis by the radiologist.
• Direct involvement during procedure: assistance at the side of the interventional radiologist handling sterile equipment as needed; constant attention to the progression of the procedure while in the control room, monitoring exposure factors, fluoro time, etc.; involved with operating injector when necessary.
• Maintain adherence to imaging workflow in Epic and Philips Vue (PACS): tracking exams in Epic throughout all steps in the process; verifying images in PACS to ensure the patient, exam type, labeling and orientation are correct.
• Photographing and processing of images: photographing and labeling digital images, processing and displaying final images on viewing machines for radiologist interpretation.
• Maintain all necessary records of films, fluoro time, injections, etc.
• Observe all rules and regulations regarding radiation safety for patients and staff.
• Assist in training other associates and students.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of assigned area.
• Perform duties of a 5T and/or 4T technologist as needed.
• Perform other related assigned tasks.

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