X-Ray Technician

Job Title: X-Ray Technician
Location: New York, NY 10019
Duration: 3 months+ with possible extension

Shift: Days, varied shift, 5*8 schedule, every other weekend required

The Pay Rate information:
Pay (Max) for Travelers-
Weekly Gross- $2772.77
W2 per hr- $29.5
Weekly Stipend- $1666.52

Key Responsibilities:

• Verifying patients' identity and reviewing physicians’ orders before beginning x-ray procedures.
• Using x-ray equipment to take radiographic images of patients' bones, tissues, and organs as per physicians’ written orders.
• Explaining x-ray procedures to patients and answering their questions.
• Positioning patients accordingly, which may include lifting and moving patients with limited mobility.
• Limiting patients' exposure to radiation by placing lead shields on patients where needed.
• Ensuring that the x-rays taken are of sound quality to prevent repeat procedures.
• Working closely with the resident Radiologist to determine whether further tests are required.
• Ensuring that the x-ray equipment is regularly serviced and in good working order.
• Promptly notifying management of damaged or malfunctioning x-ray equipment.
• Maintaining an accurate record of completed x-ray procedures

Requirements:

• BLS (AHA)
• ARRT (R) License
• NY state license
• 2 Yr of recent experience as an X-ray Technician