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This position is with the Civil Service Union (CSEA) and is NYS Pension eligible. Under general supervision, the incumbent is responsible for technical work involving the operation of complex X‑ray equipment to take radiographs of various designated portions of the body using special procedures, assisting physicians in detecting foreign bodies and diagnosing diseases and injuries. The job involves proper patient positioning, X‑ray development, and maintenance of radiographic files for a prescribed period.
Examples of Work
Positions and instructs patients in preparation for taking X‑rays using special procedures such as CAT scan, angiograph or neurographic studies.
Makes adjustments to X‑ray equipment to correct settings for each examination taking into consideration proper voltage, current, and desired exposure time as prescribed by the attending physician.
Takes X‑rays as prescribed or requisitioned of all parts of the body for diagnostic purposes.
Develops or reviews the development of exposed films.
Prepares and maintains records and files of radiographs.
Purges outdated files, as directed.
Troubleshoots and maintains X‑ray equipment.
Requisitions film and supplies as needed.
Mails X‑ray films to organizations and physicians, as requested.
Provides training and technical direction to lower level technicians and non‑professional support staff.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes Thorough knowledge of the techniques used in radiography, including those used for special procedures such as CAT scan, angiographic and neurographic studies; good knowledge of all modern procedures and techniques involved in the taking of X‑ray films for diagnostic purposes; good knowledge of the operation of all types of radiographic equipment, including those used in special procedures; good knowledge of human anatomy; skill in the operation and minor repair of X‑ray producing equipment; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions; ability to direct and instruct others; ability to handle sick and injured patients properly; thoroughness; reliability; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the requirements of the position.
Experience Possession of a valid license and current registration issued by the New York State Department of Health as a Radiologic Technologist in the field of diagnostic radiography, and two years experience in a hospital X‑ray department or a private radiological laboratory performing all types of diagnostic work including the operation of special procedures equipment such as CAT scan, angiographic or neurographic equipment.
Special Requirements Must be certified and maintain current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in the field of Radiography.
About Us Westchester Medical Center is the premier provider of advanced medical care in New York's Hudson Valley. The flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, this 895‑bed academic hospital in Valhalla, NY, provides local residents with acute‑care services – Level I trauma and burn care, organ transplants and advanced neurovascular procedures and more – found nowhere else in the region. Westchester Medical Center is the primary referral facility for other Hudson Valley hospitals and serves as a lifeline for more than 3 million.
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Examples of Work
Positions and instructs patients in preparation for taking X‑rays using special procedures such as CAT scan, angiograph or neurographic studies.
Makes adjustments to X‑ray equipment to correct settings for each examination taking into consideration proper voltage, current, and desired exposure time as prescribed by the attending physician.
Takes X‑rays as prescribed or requisitioned of all parts of the body for diagnostic purposes.
Develops or reviews the development of exposed films.
Prepares and maintains records and files of radiographs.
Purges outdated files, as directed.
Troubleshoots and maintains X‑ray equipment.
Requisitions film and supplies as needed.
Mails X‑ray films to organizations and physicians, as requested.
Provides training and technical direction to lower level technicians and non‑professional support staff.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes Thorough knowledge of the techniques used in radiography, including those used for special procedures such as CAT scan, angiographic and neurographic studies; good knowledge of all modern procedures and techniques involved in the taking of X‑ray films for diagnostic purposes; good knowledge of the operation of all types of radiographic equipment, including those used in special procedures; good knowledge of human anatomy; skill in the operation and minor repair of X‑ray producing equipment; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions; ability to direct and instruct others; ability to handle sick and injured patients properly; thoroughness; reliability; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the requirements of the position.
Experience Possession of a valid license and current registration issued by the New York State Department of Health as a Radiologic Technologist in the field of diagnostic radiography, and two years experience in a hospital X‑ray department or a private radiological laboratory performing all types of diagnostic work including the operation of special procedures equipment such as CAT scan, angiographic or neurographic equipment.
Special Requirements Must be certified and maintain current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in the field of Radiography.
About Us Westchester Medical Center is the premier provider of advanced medical care in New York's Hudson Valley. The flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, this 895‑bed academic hospital in Valhalla, NY, provides local residents with acute‑care services – Level I trauma and burn care, organ transplants and advanced neurovascular procedures and more – found nowhere else in the region. Westchester Medical Center is the primary referral facility for other Hudson Valley hospitals and serves as a lifeline for more than 3 million.
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