Lead X-ray Technologist Department of RADIOLOGY

Provides assistance to the technical staff in the absence of the supervisor performs and obtains high quality
radiographs on all patient (i.e. InPatients Emergency Room patient or Private Out Patients); recognizes the need
for and utilizes safe practices by shielding and collimation (ALARA principles) accordance with regulatory and
departmental policies. Transports patients to and from Xray rooms as required. Provides patient comfort (e.g.
bedpans blankets) as required. Maintains a clean and safe work area following Infection control standards to
include Xray room Xray equipment and accessories. Informs appropriate personnel when equipment is in need
of repair.

Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients visitors and other
employees. Interacts professionally courteously and appropriately with
patients visitors and other employees. Behave in a manner consistent with
maintaining a positive public perception of BronxCare Health System and its
employees.

Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvement
activities of the assigned department. Participation in continuous Quality
Improvement adhering to the specific rules and regulations of BronxCare
Health System (a) Safety and Security Policies (b) Risk Management Incident
and Occurrence reporting (c) Infection Control Standards and (d) Patient and
Customer service.

Performs and obtains high quality radiographs on all patient (i.e. InPatients
Emergency Room patient or Private Out Patients); recognizes the need for and
utilizes lead shielding where appropriate in accordance with departmental
policies.

Utilizes all Xray equipment permitted within the scope of their license and
realm of their training.

Assists under the direction of the supervisor in overseeing the flow of patient
needing xray exams.

Schedules and coordinates the time of transport to and from a sonography for
inpatients and ED patients. Ensures inpatient schedules along with preps are
posted on the hospital intranet daily. Functions independently with regard to
individualizing each exam relative to clinical history reviewing orders lab
results and prior imaging utilizing the hospital computer system and radiology
information system in accordance to hospital policy.

Transports patients to and from Xray rooms as required. Provides patient
comfort (e.g. bedpans blankets) as required.

Assessment treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a
knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages
of the patients served.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures objectives
quality assurance program safety environmental and infection control
standards. Communicates supply shortage /inventory needs to supervisor.

Recommends new equipment equipment modification and crucial
construction within the department.

Maintains a clean and safe work area following Infection control standards.

Attendance and punctuality (Start of work and return to work from breaks and
lunch) is maintained in accordance with hospital policy

Three 3 years experience as an Xray Technologist One 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.

New York State License as an Xray Technologist

American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT Registered)

Graduate from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Major Field of Study: Diagnostic Xray

Other Specialties (Preferred)

Computer Literacy

Bilingual