Gotham Companies is seeking a skilled X-Ray Tech in the Hauppauge, NY area. The main functions of this role involves operating imaging equipment and performing diagnostic X-rays (if applicable) on patients as ordered by the physician and under the physician's guidance. They will also assist in preparing the operating/procedure rooms, as needed. Documents duration of radiation, tests equipment weekly, examines protective X-ray aprons for integrity and documents the results of tests/examinations. Maintains all necessary documentation, logs, equipment reports, etc. related to the radiology services offered at the center.
**This is a full time in-person role (Mon-Fri)**
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates competence in x-ray / fluoroscopy technologist skills.
- Demonstrates competence in selecting exposure factors and positioning, and consistently produces high-quality images.
- Demonstrates competence and proficient use of equipment.
- Adequately troubleshoots equipment problems.
- Oversees and manages the performance of required maintenance of equipment by adhering to cleaning care, storage, and calibration procedures as directed
- Demonstrates proficiency in procedure preparation. Assembles necessary supplies and positioning aids for scheduling procedures according to physicians preference card.
- Proficiently practices radiation safety for self and patient. Wears radiological monitoring devices and adheres to principles of radiation protection.
- Maintains established safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Reports infractions to supervisor.
- Respects patients/introduces self to patient.
- Effectively communicates center, organizational, and industrial information to staff.
- Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organizations overall mission.
- Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Follows the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
- Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as the radiology leader of the center and works to facilitate the centers ability to meet its goals and objectives.
- Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must possess a current NYS license as a Radiology Technician
- Minimum of one year of fluoroscopy experience
- Must have experience operating a C-Arm in the Operating Room
- BLS certification
Preferred:
- ASC experience
- American Registry of Radiology Technicians (ARRT) certification
- Ability to work in other areas of the center
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- C-Arm in the Operating Room: 1 year (Required)
- Fluoroscopy: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- NYS Radiologic Technologist License (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person