Job description

The 61st Street Service Corporation

At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws. Please be advised that the corporation requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees unless an exemption request for a disability / medical or religious accommodation has been approved.

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Medical Director performs all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation and archiving X-Ray images; responsible for the care of the patient while in the X-Ray area. Responsible administratively to the Site Administrator.

REQUIRED TRAINING: HIPAA, OSHA, Infection Control, Annual Training and Radiation/MRI Safety.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Reviews imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. All questionable orders are reviewed with the radiologist and at the radiologist discretion the referring physician.
• Positions patient and selects appropriate options to demonstrate cross-sectional anatomy of interest based on accepted X-Ray principles and the referring physician’s request.
• Judges diagnostic quality of finished medical images prior to submission to radiologist for interpretation.
• Performs clerical responsibilities associated with acquisition, processing and archiving of patient records.
• Offers detailed explanation of diagnostic procedures to patients and answers questions as appropriate.
• Observes patient while in the X-Ray area for change in status and makes appropriate intervention or contacts primary care givers for instruction.
• Identifies and corrects problems as appropriate with all critical occurrences reported to the next level of authority.
• Operates and maintains equipment on a daily basis maintaining logbooks with equipment performance data: schedules PM, performs QA, maintains records required for and participates in inspections.
• Assist radiologist with fluoroscopic studies.
• Assists physician in administering opaque media.

Position Qualifications/Specifications:

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology
• NYS License
• ARRT certified
• 2-3 year’s prior experience

Specifications:

Special Training/Skills: Must be able to remain calm in stressful situations. Must display courtesy and empathy toward patients, co-workers and physicians. Must be able to make sound judgments and execute the appropriate actions based on the needs of patients and knowledge of facility policies and procedures. Must have excellent communications skills and maintain confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.

Physical Demands: Must be able to move around freely. Must be able to assist in the lifting of physically compromised patients. Must possess sufficient visual and auditory acuity to perform task remotely located to the patient; sits, stands, bend and walks intermittently throughout the day; must lift patients and supplies.

Working Conditions: Works in a medical facility subject to electrical, chemical, magnetic and radiant hazards; exposure to infectious disease and lifting hazards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $41.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Radiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

COVID-19 considerations:
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) continues to require masking by patients, visitors, and HCP (healthcare personnel) in all healthcare settings

License/Certification:

• ARRT Certification (Required)
• NYS License (Required)

Work Location: One location

gatheringourvoice.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, gatheringourvoice.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, gatheringourvoice.org is the ideal place to find your next job.