Radiologic Technologist

Photon Medical Group, LLC
VitalCheck Wellness Inc., as administrative agent
Job Title: Radiology Technician
Job Location: NYC Health + Hospitals Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center in New York City.
Job Schedule: TBD.
Job Type: Full Time.
Pay Rate: $50-$60/hr.

Full Description
VitalCheck Wellness, on behalf of Photon Medical Group, is seeking a culturally sensitive and compassionate Radiology Technician  to join our team. Patient care will be provided in-person and virtually at one of NYC Health + Hospitals' Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers (HERRCs) making a difference in the lives of migrants.

Responsibilities

• Provides services at the scope and level of a Radiology Technician to preserve the health of employees and client personnel.
• Performs routine procedures on patients whose condition requires specialized expertise.
• Prepares radiological area, equipment, contrast materials and supplies as needed for patients by following established standards and procedures.
• Assists Radiologist, other Physicians and allied health care professionals in performing diagnostic or treatment procedures.
• Performs diagnostic testing on equipment and general maintenance.
• Develops film in accordance with photographic techniques.
• Monitors patient's and equipment's condition during procedure and reports changes to appropriate health care professional.
• Performs diagnostic imaging examinations like X-rays, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography and ultrasound.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position; adjustment equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Maintains radiology supplies and inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have completed an approved Radiology Technician program leading to a Diploma, Certificate or associate degree.
• Two years (2) experience as a Radiology Technician.
• CT experience required.
• Valid license and current registration to practice as a Radiological Technologist in the state of New York and to be favorably credentialed.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with diverse patient population.
• Compassion and empathy for patients and their families.
• Bilingual in Spanish a Plus.
• Must be able to commute to New York City and Boroughs .

About Photon Medical and VitalCheck Wellness

Photon Medical, LLC is a woman owned medical practice licensed to practice medicine in the states of New Jersey and New York. Photon has been selected to provide clinical staffing and related services for NYC Health + Hospitals Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers in New York City.

VitalCheck Wellness is a fast-growing healthcare company with presence in the United States, Asia and Europe.  VitalCheck Wellness administers the VitalCheck Doctors in Your Office program (the “Program”). The Program is a collaboration between VitalCheck Wellness and hospitals, independent medical practices and individual physicians designed to bring high-quality preventive healthcare to patients on site at their place of work or via telemedicine or at other locations where the patients are located. As part of the Program, VitalCheck Wellness also establishes and manages fixed onsite clinics for clients at their offices or at other locations where the patients are located. VitalCheck Wellness  provides administrative services and proprietary technology to clients and to healthcare providers.