X-Ray Technologist/Radiologic Technologist

*NEWLY GRADUATED RAD TECHS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!*

Health Center Inc (also known as also known as The New York Hotel Trades Council and Hotel Association of NYC, Inc Employee Benefit Funds) is an integrated health care delivery system, which includes Primary Care and medical specialties, as well as onsite pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, dental, physical therapy, eye care, and mental health services. We are seeking an X-Ray Technologist to join our team based out in our Queens or Midtown Health Center (with potential to float our Midtown, Brooklyn, and Harlem locations.) They would be responsible for the daily operations of the radiology area, including ordering of supplies and films; maintaining equipment logs, records, and files; complying with quality assurance/risk management programs; and performing radiographs according to the protocols selected by the radiologist.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists radiologist/performs (as applicable) all diagnostic radiologic procedures, including processing of films.
• Takes and processes all requests for tests on a timely basis. Ensures all request forms have proper physician signature, patient history, diagnosis, type of test requested and special instructions.
• Assists receptionist with scheduling of radiologic tests, as needed.
• Assists patients to and from waiting area, reviews the patient's history and prepares all paperwork according to the center's policies and procedures.
• Prepares the patient for the radiologic test, including an explanation of what to expect, what is expected of them and the procedure.
• Adheres to all safety standards regarding equipment and center policies and procedures.
• Reviews films with the radiologist, including previous studies, if necessary.
• Coordinates inter-office transport of films, to ensure availability of films for interpretation by radiologist, as scheduled.
• Maintains current and accurate daily and monthly logs; records and files for easy access by applicable staff.
• Performs light maintenance tasks on processor and other equipment. Performs daily cleaning and monitoring (maintenance records, test frequencies) to ensure all equipment is in good working order. Arranges for repairs, as necessary, with clearance from administrator/designee.
• Communicates with the appropriate preventative maintenance company, as necessary for equipment/software problems.
• Orders and maintains required inventory of films and other radiologic supplies.
• Participates in in-service education programs, as requested.
• Performs, according to schedule, mandated quality assurance activities, including:
• Maintaining compliance with department of health safety standards (radiation regulations) and reporting requirements
• Maintaining cleanliness of radiology area
• Performs quality control tests of equipment
• Meeting all personnel monitoring requirements (film badges); and maintains current knowledge of equipment use and safety.

The above specifications and duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Education and Experience:

• Currently registered as an X-ray technician in New York State.
• Current BCLS certification.
• ARRT Certification required

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• Hospital, Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits at no cost to all benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Stable work schedule, weekends off + no night shifts!
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick Time, and 12 paid Holidays)
• 401(k) Plan with employer contribution (this is better than a Employer Match!)
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health Program
• Pre-Paid Legal Services
• Wellness Benefits