Radiology Technologist

Job description

Overview
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
Responsibilities
The Radiology Technologist is responsible for producing radiographs of various parts of the body. Positions patients under the X-Ray machine and regulates technical factors to produce radiographs. Assists radiologists in X-Ray procedures; prepares patients, draws contrast media, mixes barium and maintains daily work log.Position and transfers patients to and from x-ray table using proper safety techniques. Select proper technical factors for examination. Develop film by automatic or daylight processing. Assist physician in administering opaque media and during fluoroscopy exams. Mixes barium for contrast exams. Draw up contrast media for opaque exams using sterile technique. Dispose of biomedical waste using CDC and OSHA guidelines. Maintain daily worksheet for assigned room. Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of assigned rooms. Rotate radiographic/fluoroscopic/OR room when assigned. Maintain adequate room supplies s/respiratory and suction tubing. Must follow all Federal, State and hospital health safety codes especially in reference to Radiation, electrical and mechanical safety. Provides explanation of test to patient. Obtains signature on consent form. Required to use a particulate respirator (mask) when exposed to patients with suspected of known TB. Review and incorporate the Hospital and Department Mission Statements in daily work activities as well as QA goals, procedures and models.
Qualifications
• Current NYS license/registration in Radiologic Technology,
• Graduate of an approved school for Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT registered.
• Strong verbal communications and customer service orientation.