Radiologic Technologist - Level I

Radiology Technologist

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care 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.

Hours per Week: 37.5 Shift: 11:30 P.M 8:00 A.M Schedule: Rotating Days, including weekends

Purpose of Position : 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. Under supervision, operates x-ray equipment, develops images, and prepares radiological areas, equipment, supplies and contrast materials.

Examples of Typical Tasks : 1. Prepares radiological area, equipment, contrast materials and supplies, as needed for patients. 2. Prepares patient for x-ray, explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedures. 3. 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 position of patient, adjusts lead shield, and selects proper imaging techniques. 4. Develops images in accordance with photographic techniques. 5. Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient's condition. 6. Maintains supplies, equipment and required records. 7. Transports and uses mobile x-ray equipment in patient care area as required. 8. Follows all proper radiation, patient, and employee safety protocols; adheres to all appropriate radiation prevention, containment, and control measures. 9. Effectively uses electronic medical records (EMR) to document patient encounters and access pertinent patient data and imaging results.

Assignment Level I 1. Valid temporary permit to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

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