X-Ray Technician

EHS Overview:

Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths.

St. John's Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission's Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health. The hospital is a recipient of the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines-Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. John's is proud to be redesignated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA - the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States.

Come Grow With Us!

Type: Per Diem

Shift: Varies

Hours: Varies

Pay Range: $48.16 per hour

Job Description:

• Operates radiographic equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body, under the supervision of the Chief Technologist and/or Radiologist.
• Evaluates imaging requisitions and confirms requisition with doctor's order in patient chart.
• Checks patient's identify, as outlined by department manual, and instructs patient as to the procedure being performed to obtain their cooperation.
• Demonstrates proficiency in conducting radiological exams by producing radiographs of good technical quality.
• Ability to prioritize and identify those imaging requests, which require immediate response in the absence of the Chief Technologist.
• Produces x-ray films.
• Prepares and maintains records and files.

Requirements/Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Formal Radiological Technology training from an accredited school.
• Previous experience as a Radiological Technologist preferred.
• Previous experience with PACS, RIS, EMR, CR,OR,ER,DRX, CT and Meditech preferred.
• A valid NYS Radiological Technologist license required.
• Registered through A.R.R.T.