Location: New York,NY, USA
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. Work Shifts 8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M Job Description Assignment Level I 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. Minimum Qualifications 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). If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button. NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: