Lead Radiology Technologist - Catholic Health

$8,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR NEW HIRES

ABOUT US

St. Joseph Hospital, located at 4295 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, New York 11714, is a community hospital that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, critical care and surgical services. Its Emergency Department cares for approximately 33,000 patients a year. Other vital services include an Ambulatory Surgery Unit, The Center for Sleep Medicine, Hyperbaric and Wound Healing Center, CH Cancer Center that treats a full array of infusion therapies in a private six chair unit, The Center for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, a Diabetes Education Center and a full scope of outpatient radiology services, including Cardiac CT.

We are looking for a Full Time Lead Radiology Technologist to join our team!

Job Summary:

Operates Radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic x-ray films as directed by physicians and perform routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices.

• Provides and assists in in-service, training, safety and assessing staff
• Controls patient flow through the department
• Assists management to assure appropriate staffing
• Oversees transport tracking system and staff
• Alerts management to problems within the department; makes recommendations to improve quality of care
• Assures appropriate stock levels for department are maintained
• Determines proper technique to achieve optimal imaging with minimal patient exposure
• Positions and instructs patient regarding procedures
• Prior to beginning any procedure, identifies the patients utilizing the dept’s two patient identifiers
• Shields patients and follows standard radiation safety practices
• Uses standard collimation technique to minimize patient exposure
• Identifies patient pregnancy status and demonstrates proper pregnant patient management.
• Proficient in the use of all radiographic equipment
• Proficient in the management of patient information via the Radiology Information System
• Uses proper position and identification markers, and identification of films with appropriate patient information.
• Applies Quality control measures to prepare studies for Radiologist interpretation
• Assures rooms are well stocked; that the equipment is functioning properly
• Maintains required departmental records
• Performs other job duties as required
• Assists Radiologists in performance of fluoroscopic procedures done in the Radiology department
• Proficiency in navigating PACS system to perform Quality Control, and ensure the integrity of acquired images
• Employee is punctual and attendance is consistent with hospital policy.
• Exhibits an understanding of the hospital’s Mandatory Program.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the hospital’s fire and safety program and procedures as outlined in the fire and safety manual.
• Consistently utilizes infection control practices.
• Always observes the hospital dress code and wears identification badge.
• Learns new tasks, accepts new duties and adjusts to new procedures/processes/requirements.
• Shows interest, enthusiasm and cooperation in work, company and associates.
• Consistently chooses an appropriate course of action asks questions and asks for guidance as appropriate.
• Performs assigned tasks, without detailed instructions.
• Assumes and carries out assigned tasks and is accountable for results.

Qualifications:

• NYSDOH Licensed; ARRT; CT certified
• BLS Required
• Education: Graduate of approved Radiologic Technology program
• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in Radiology
• Routine diagnostic procedures, portable radiography

The rate for this position is $53.82 per hour.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any 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, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

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