Radiology Tech

About This Role

Operate x-ray and auxiliary equipment, process images, and maintain required documentation for patient exams. Ensure patient comfort and safety while performing diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams, explaining procedures in layman's terms and obtaining consent if necessary
• Perform various x-ray exams according to established standards and procedures
• Position patients for radiographs and adjust equipment for correct exposure
• Monitor patient's condition during procedures and report any abnormalities to the Radiologist
• Key in patient history data and other pertinent information from requisitions
• Operate equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival disk memory to tape
• Process and maintain exposed images, labeling them for identification with correct date and patient identification
• Properly complete correct tracking steps for each examination

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program
• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration (for positions filled after April 18, 2010)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program

Nice to Have

• Hospital Experience

Certifications