One Brooklyn Health
Overview
Performs radiographs for the purpose of diagnosing disease in patients.
Responsibilities Conduct x-ray examinations in accordance with the highest standard of safety, courtesy, morality, and privacy. Responsible for the care of the patient during the performance of the x-ray examination in accordance with medical staff instructions. Render emergency assistance if needed. Applying proper patient identification and labeling of images using indelible markers. Acquires x-ray images as ordered and indicated on the Radiology Information System (RIS) or as on the printed Control sheet. Process high quality diagnostic images so Radiologist can use them to make clinical diagnosis for continuation of patient care. Accurately enter patient identifying information into RIS/PACS/Modality. Provide adequate radiation protection measures for patients. Maintain imaging room in clean, neat condition. Notify Supervisors and co-workers of equipment issues, maintenance needs that may contribute to reduction in safety of the patient or other hospital employees. Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Graduate from an X-Ray technologist program. Experience: No prior experience required. Knowledge and Skills: Familiar with the needs of all infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Must know and use proper exposure techniques for all examinations to produce radiographs according to standards set by Director and Attending Radiologist. Must know and follow rules and regulations regarding radiographic techniques. Able to read and follow identified tests related to imaging. Ability to fully utilize OBH Radiology electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position. Licenses, Certifications: Current NY State License for X-Ray technology. Physical Requirements: Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day. Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing or exerting force up to 75 pounds.
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Performs radiographs for the purpose of diagnosing disease in patients.
Responsibilities Conduct x-ray examinations in accordance with the highest standard of safety, courtesy, morality, and privacy. Responsible for the care of the patient during the performance of the x-ray examination in accordance with medical staff instructions. Render emergency assistance if needed. Applying proper patient identification and labeling of images using indelible markers. Acquires x-ray images as ordered and indicated on the Radiology Information System (RIS) or as on the printed Control sheet. Process high quality diagnostic images so Radiologist can use them to make clinical diagnosis for continuation of patient care. Accurately enter patient identifying information into RIS/PACS/Modality. Provide adequate radiation protection measures for patients. Maintain imaging room in clean, neat condition. Notify Supervisors and co-workers of equipment issues, maintenance needs that may contribute to reduction in safety of the patient or other hospital employees. Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Graduate from an X-Ray technologist program. Experience: No prior experience required. Knowledge and Skills: Familiar with the needs of all infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Must know and use proper exposure techniques for all examinations to produce radiographs according to standards set by Director and Attending Radiologist. Must know and follow rules and regulations regarding radiographic techniques. Able to read and follow identified tests related to imaging. Ability to fully utilize OBH Radiology electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position. Licenses, Certifications: Current NY State License for X-Ray technology. Physical Requirements: Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day. Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing or exerting force up to 75 pounds.
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