X-Ray Technologist

Job Title: X-Ray Technologist - East Setauket, NY
Shift Timing - Day shift-40 hrs./week
General Summary of Duties: This position is responsible for operating X-ray and fluoroscopic equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury.
Reports To: Radiology Manager
Primary Job Responsibilities:
1. Prepares patients for radiologic procedures.
2. Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
3. Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area.
4. Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjusts/sets radiographic controls.
5. Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patient's body as requested by physicians.
EDUCATION:
• Associate's degree in radiological technology from accredited X-ray technologist program. Current state X-Ray Technology certificate or license.
EXPERIENCE:
• One to three years of experience as X-ray technologist, preferably in medical practice environment.
Other Requirements: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist registration.
Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
2. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
3. Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.
Skills :
1. Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
2. Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures.
Equipment Operated: Radiological equipment used for medical diagnosis and treatment.