X-Ray Technician - Full time days

Company: Montefiore Nyack Hospital
Location: Nyack
Posted on: September 10, 2023

Job Description:

Day 9:00am - 5:30pm; Monday through Friday; Rotating Holidays Full Time Allied Health Nyack NY $38.00 per hour DESCRIPTION Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x rays) of body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by RADIOLOGIST: Positions patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. Moves x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols. Practices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patient and staff. May operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside. QUALIFICATIONS General radiographic experience; New graduates may be considered. Must possess ARRT (R ) Licensed with the NYS Department of Health. Must currently possess or obtain within 3 months of hire BLS.

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