Job Information
FlexStaff Radiologic Technologist - IR Tech - Queens in Elmhurst, New York
Req Number 144547
IR Tech - Must have IV cert & BLS
M-F 9AM-5PM Alt Weekends
Responsibilities:
Prepares radiological area, equipment, contrast materials and supplies, as needed for patients.
Prepares patient for x-ray, explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient
at end of procedures.
- 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.
Develops images in accordance with photographic techniques.
Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient's
condition.
Maintains supplies, equipment and required records.
Transports and uses mobile x-ray equipment in patient care area as required.
Follows all proper radiation, patient, and employee safety protocols; adheres to all appropriate radiation
prevention, containment, and control measures.
- Effectively uses electronic medical records (EMR) to document patient encounters and access pertinent
patient data and imaging results
Qualifications:
- Valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued
by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH); and
- One (1) year of Radiologic Technologist experience.
It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
