Radiographer - Full Time Evenings - Radiology

Radiographer - Full Time Evenings - Radiology

NYU Langone HospitalSuffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Centeran advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facilityas well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone HospitalSuffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone HospitalSuffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Radiographer - Full Time Evenings - Radiology. In this role, the successful candidate provides health care services, applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Responsible for radiology student supervision and evaluation for those students assigned to them. Exercises professional judgement in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Proceeds appropriate patient care and recognize patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. By performing all tasks in an efficient, responsible and caring manner, the employee will be dedicated to meet the needs of customers and staff. In doing so, will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care with respect to the special needs of each patient age group serviced as well as those persons with disabilities.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Operates X-ray Equipment in accordance with State and Federal Codes.
• The proper film, screen, film holders and grids;
• The appropriate SID;
• Immobilization devices;
• Correct exposure factors (utilizing optimum Kvp); and
• Utilizes equipment within the recommended safety guidelines
2. Positions patient for proper orientation of anatomy.
• Aligns the center of the part to be demonstrated to the center of the film.
• Sets the correct tube angle and
• Uses the correct SID.
3. Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others by demonstrating
• Radiographic evidence of collimation;
• The use of gonadal and lead shields;
• And the selection of proper exposure factors.
4. Identifies film and/or other identification by displaying
• Right and left marker properly;
• Utilizing accessory markers, e.g. minute, hours and directional;
• Patient information and date displayed on all images
5. Displays proper procedures for the preparing, labeling and dispensing of radiographic contrast media and the labeling of medications on the sterile field by:
• Determines the need for oral and/or I.V. contrast media based upon the written physician's order and the written departmental protocols
• Selects the appropriate type of oral contrast media
• Prepares the oral contrast media based upon written departmental protocols
• Labels oral contrast media based upon written departmental policies
• Instructs the patient as to the proper method of ingestion
• Loads the power injector with the appropriate type and amount of I.V. contrast media based upon written departmental protocols
• Properly labels all required medications located on the sterile field as required by written departmental policies
6. Evaluates requisition for:
• Identification of patient, identifying procedure to be performed/checks chart or rx for order;
• Verifying pertinent clinical history and reason for the exam and
• To determine utilization of appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, mask, gown, eye shields).
• Also reviews request for verification of pregnancy Y/N status, if appropriate.
7. Provides patient care by
• Verifying patient identification/checks armband;
• Introduces himself/herself to the patient and briefly explains the procedure;
• Verifies if patient is properly prepped for the exam;
• Identifies, when appropriate, that there are no contraindications for performing the exam; and
• Provides appropriate assistance to the imaging table based on patient's condition.
8. Maintains patient care by:
• Maintaining patient dignity and modesty through proper gowning and covering for the patient;
• Talks to the patient in a concerned, professional manner (age appropriate);
• Utilizes standard precautions and transmission-based precautions;
• Provides proper instructions for moving and breathing;
• Assesses the patient's condition at regular intervals and;
• Provides for the patient's safety and security while in the department.
9. Operates functions of HIS/RIS in accordance with Hospital and Department policy. By doing so performs all tracking and other functions that are appropriate to their job
• Pursues appropriate continuing education.
• Acquires 12 educational credits annually
10. Performs Daily Quality Assurance activity based upon established departmental protocol by:
• Performing mechanical and electrical safety checks on all applicable equipment prior to its use each day.
• Performing safety checks on all non electrical patient care equipment.

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Current New York State licensure to practice Diagnostic Radiography. Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). (Employees hired prior to January 2001 are excluded from this requirement) Completion of a two year approved ARRT School. Required Licenses: Radiography - R.T. (R)(ARRT), Radiologic Tech Lic - NYS