The 61st Street Service Corporation
At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws. Please be advised that the corporation requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees unless an exemption request for a disability / medical or religious accommodation has been approved.
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Medical Director performs all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation and archiving X-Ray images; responsible for the care of the patient while in the X-Ray area. Responsible administratively to the Site Administrator.
REQUIRED TRAINING: HIPAA, OSHA, Infection Control, Annual Training and Radiation/MRI Safety.
RESPONSIBILITES:

• Reviews imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. All questionable orders are reviewed with the radiologist and at the radiologist discretion the referring physician.
• Positions patient and selects appropriate options to demonstrate cross-sectional anatomy of interest based on accepted X-Ray principles and the referring physician’s request.
• Judges diagnostic quality of finished medical images prior to submission to radiologist for interpretation.
• Performs clerical responsibilities associated with acquisition, processing and archiving of patient records.
• Offers detailed explanation of diagnostic procedures to patients and answers questions as appropriate.
• Observes patient while in the X-Ray area for change in status and makes appropriate intervention or contacts primary care givers for instruction.
• Identifies and corrects problems as appropriate with all critical occurrences reported to the next level of authority.
• Operates and maintains equipment on a daily basis maintaining logbooks with equipment performance data: schedules PM, performs QA, maintains records required for and participates in inspections.
• Assist radiologist with fluoroscopic studies.
• Assists physician in administering opaque media.

Position Qualifications/Specifications:

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology
• NYS License
• ARRT certified
• 2-3 year’s prior experience

Specifications:
Special Training/Skills: Must be able to remain calm in stressful situations. Must display courtesy and empathy toward patients, co-workers and physicians. Must be able to make sound judgments and execute the appropriate actions based on the needs of patients and knowledge of facility policies and procedures. Must have excellent communications skills and maintain confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
Physical Demands: Must be able to move around freely. Must be able to assist in the lifting of physically compromised patients. Must possess sufficient visual and auditory acuity to perform task remotely located to the patient; sits, stands, bend and walks intermittently throughout the day; must lift patients and supplies.
Working Conditions: Works in a medical facility subject to electrical, chemical, magnetic and radiant hazards; exposure to infectious disease and lifting hazards.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $41.00 per hour
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Radiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• prior: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• ARRT Certification (Required)
• NYS License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person