Radiographer - Radiology - Full Time EveningsAllied Health --> Radiology
ID: 1136313_RR********
Full-Time/Regular
Long Island Community Hospital has served this richly diverse region as a patient-first community hospital for more than 60 years. As Long Island's only independent community hospital, we are 100% committed to becoming the community's healthcare provider of choice with our greatly enhanced services including the Knapp Cardiac Care Center, our highly-advanced heart disease diagnosis and treatment facility, our new modern surgical pavilion, our unique ER approach, and our high-touch services including women's imaging, sleep laboratory and orthopedics and more. These services are delivered with the highest level of compassion by our LI Community Hospital staff - Long Islanders with an unmistakable mix of courage and heart who care about the people right here in our community and whose sole purpose is to provide personalized comfort.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Radiographer - Full Time Evenings 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM Monday-Friday with Alternating Weekends. In this role, the successful candidate provides health care services applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Responsible for radiology student supervision and evaluation for those students assigned to them. Exercises professional judgement in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Proceeds appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. By performing all tasks in an efficient, responsible, and caring manner, the employee will be dedicated to meet the needs of customers and staff. In doing so, will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care with respect to the special needs of each patient age group serviced as well as those persons with disabilities.
Job Responsibilities: Operates X-ray Equipment in accordance with State and Federal Codes.Utilizes the proper film screen film holders and grids.Sets the appropriate SID.Utilizes correct exposure factors utilizing optimum Kvp.Utilizes equipment within the recommended safety guidelines.Positions patient for proper orientation of anatomy.Aligns the center of the part to be demonstrated to the center of the film.Sets the correct tube angle and uses the correct SID.Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.Identifies film and/or other identification by displaying right and left markers properly.Displays proper procedures for the preparing, labeling, and dispensing of radiographic contrast media.Evaluates requisition for identification of patient and procedure to be performed.Provides patient care by verifying patient identification and explaining the procedure.Maintains patient care by maintaining patient dignity and modesty through proper gowning and covering.Operates functions of HIS/RIS in accordance with Hospital and Department policy.Pursues appropriate continuing education and acquires 12 educational credits annually.Performs Daily Quality Assurance activity based upon established departmental protocol.Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Current New York State licensure to practice Diagnostic Radiography Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Completion of a two-year approved ARRT School is also required.
Required Licenses: Radiography - R.T. (R)(ARRT)
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Long Island Community Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
Long Island Community Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Long Island Community Hospital provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $77,672.40 - $96,330.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.
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