X-Ray Tech - Catholic Health Service : Job Details

Overview:

Radiology Technician is responsible for performing general x-ray in addition to assists the physicians) during fluoroscopy procedures and practices sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination when necessary. Performs various types of radiographs from all areas within the physician office setting.

Responsibilities:

• Follow instructions from Physicians regarding which area of the patients body needs imaging.
• Talk the patient through the procedure and answer questions to lower their anxiety.
• Gain patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Prepare patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Prevent unnecessary radiation exposure both to themselves and to the patient.
• Follow correct techniques and procedures such as patient shielding
• Maintain radiology supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating future needs and placing orders.
• Documenting patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Contributes to and consistently applies Catholic Health policies, procedures, and benefits to all customers and/or employees without discrimination.
• Minimizing radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

Education:

• Radiologic applicants must be graduates from an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT cert is required as well as current NY State license as a Registered Radiological Technologist or Registry eligible.
• Current BLS for healthcare provider CPR or CRP/AED certification.

Experience:

• At least one year of Radiologic Technologist preferred.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidates qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.