X-Ray Technologist - WCINYP ($10,000 NEW HIRE BONUS - *payout details apply)
Weill Cornell Medical College
- Location
- Onsite (New York, NY)
- Compensation
- $49 - $61/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the role
Weill Cornell Medicine seeks an X-Ray Technologist to operate imaging equipment for patient diagnosis and assessment. The role involves performing radiographs and bone density studies while ensuring patient safety and maintaining sterile environments within a world-class healthcare and research institution.
Skills
Perks
- New hire bonus
Full job details
Title: X-Ray Technologist - WCINYP ($10,000 NEW HIRE BONUS - *payout details apply)
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: WCINYP Xray, CT, and PET/CT
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $49.00 - $61.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Short Description
Under general guidance, operates x-ray equipment to assist in the safe and efficient diagnosis and assessment of patient conditions, in accordance with established procedures.
$10,000 new hire bonus will be distributed in the following increments:
Date of hire: $2,500
6 months: $5,000
1 year: $2,500
Under general guidance, operates x-ray equipment to assist in the safe and efficient diagnosis and assessment of patient conditions, in accordance with established procedures.
$10,000 new hire bonus will be distributed in the following increments:
Date of hire: $2,500
6 months: $5,000
1 year: $2,500
Job Responsibilities
- Inputs patient history information at time of exam/test into the practice management system. Scans relevant medical documentation related to patient's case.
- Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times.
- Responsible for maintaining a sterile environment. Ensures standard infection control precautions are observed.
- Completes necessary written documentation to provide information vital for accurate and timely patient care and billing requirements.
- Performs radiographs and bone density studies of patient as requested by clinical requisition. Explains procedure to be performed to patient prior to scan and answers any questions throughout scan.
- Arranges and adjusts mobilization and supportive devices to ensure patient safety and comfort; positions patient for optimal diagnostic views. Adjusts fluoroscope equipment to proper setting for each procedure.
- Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
Education
- High School Diploma
Experience
Approximately 2 years of experience working as an X-Ray technologist is preferred.
Experience as registered technologist in another radiology modality may be applicable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Graduate of approved school of radiography.
Licenses and Certifications
- Current, active and unrestricted New York State License in Radiographic Technology (R).
- Temporary license issued by New York State Department of Health is acceptable. Permanent license must be obtained prior to the temp license expiring.
- ARRT (R) Certification.
- BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association)
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
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