QA Radiology Technician (Queens)

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts.

The Quality Assurance (QA) Radiological Technologist position encompasses responsible, administrative and clinical activity of varying degrees of latitude. Clinical level judgement is needed in the daily supervision of radiological functions and patient care, and departmental projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Review exam orders, consult with radiologist, schedule patients and arrange for transportation as indicated.
• Identify patient and document all information pertinent to final report in the RIS and on images (PACS).
• Prepare all patients (infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric) for radiological procedures requested by the clinician. Arrange for proper protection of patients, public and staff from infectious diseases/materials.
• Perform all general diagnostic imaging and routine examination in CT and Angiography.
• Assists in performing daily checks of radiographic imaging equipment, immobilization devices and other necessary accessories.
• Enters data and maintains documents and logs as required and mandated by the department QA guidelines and various regulatory agencies.
• Maintains adequate stocks of supplies and materials needed for use in the department.
• Checks equipment for defects prior for use and assures proper use of such equipment through instruction and review.
• Report any unexpected patient incidents in accordance with the occurrence report protocol.
• Maintain and exercise all mandated radiation safety regulations. Maintain basic care of all the imaging equipment. All malfunctions are to be reported to management staff whether mechanical, electrical or suspect and service request documentation completed. Maintain a clean and safe work environment for both patients and staff.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary (by supervisory or administrative staff) in the event of emergencies or disasters.
• Continue professional growth and development of job-related skills on an ongoing basis. Participate in continuing education activities.
• Ensure all examinations are accessioned, documented and sent to PACS for reading. Monitor PACS and RIS incomplete worklists to ensure all exams are completed.
• In accordance with HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), staff members will exercise due diligence in ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Identifies activities that the network has implemented to promote patient safety and takes all necessary precautions to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

In addition to the Radiology Technologist job functions, the QA Technologists is responsible for the following:

• Organize and file maintenance reports for each building in regards to dentistry and radiology x-ray equipment and ensure dentistry and x-ray equipment follow the Department of Health codes, policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality assurance activities, including coordination, control and maintenance of technical equipment.
• Establish a daily/weekly/monthly quality control routine for monitoring, evaluating, and maintenance of X-ray equipment to ensure optimal performance and stability.
• Documenting and maintaining records for the quality control program in accordance with applicable regulations, legal requirements, accrediting agencies and recommendations from equipment manufacturers.
• Performs research and participates in special projects involving evaluation of equipment and delivery of service.
• Work with our radiologists to obtain updated documentation of primary diagnostic monitors.
• Distribute/collect dosimeter badges from each employee/facility that works with x-ray equipment.
• 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.
• May be assigned duties and responsibilities of X-ray Director in regards to radiology department workflow.

Minimum Qualifications:

Assignment Level III

1. 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.

2. 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.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 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