What are the responsibilities and job description for the X-Ray Technician position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Title: X-Ray Technician
Location: Long Island City, NY
Duration: 3 Months of Contract (Possible Extension)
Shift: 4 pm – 12 am / 12 am – 8 am (5 days/week, 8 hrs/day)
Pay Rate: $60-65/hr on w2
•*STIPEND IS ALSO PROVIDED TO THE CANDIDATE LIVING MORE THAN 50 MILES FROM THE FACILITY**
Job Summary:
Duties & Responsibilities:
Education:
Licenses/Certifications Required:
Experience:
Location: Long Island City, NY
Duration: 3 Months of Contract (Possible Extension)
Shift: 4 pm – 12 am / 12 am – 8 am (5 days/week, 8 hrs/day)
Pay Rate: $60-65/hr on w2
•*STIPEND IS ALSO PROVIDED TO THE CANDIDATE LIVING MORE THAN 50 MILES FROM THE FACILITY**
Job Summary:
- The X-Ray Technologist operates or oversees operation of radiologic and magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
- Responsible for preparing the patient for radiological procedures and adhering to safety measures to ensure compliance with regulations and the safety of patients and staff.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements. Products patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
- Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
- Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors. Adheres to established infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; processing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records (including the completion and verification of exams.
- Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by maintaining regulatory CME requirements. Attends educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Completes yearly Age Specific Competency
Education:
- Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
Licenses/Certifications Required:
- BLS certification (AHA)
- New York State License (L.R.T)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT Certified)
Experience:
- 1 year experience required
Salary : $60 - $65
