X-Ray Technologist (Knickerbocker)

Chai Urgent Care is seeking a X-Ray Technician who can perform and analyze patient x-rays and report results to our physician team. The X-Ray Technician will be responsible for making patients who come in for procedures feel comfortable, and conducting patient x-rays.

If you have a background in healthcare and a current ARRT certification, we encourage you to submit an application for the X-Ray Technician opening.

Job summary

• Provides general care and education to patient regarding x-rays
• Uses a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials
• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety
• Performs tasks including, record-keeping and maintaining supply inventory
• Performs any other tasks to maintain a smooth flow of the clinic
• Performs proper x-ray duties as requested by provider
• Ensures equipment is in working order, and reports equipment malfunctions to the Practice Manager
• Logs radiologic procedures completed. Processes related paperwork using computer equipment as directed
• Maintains examination rooms and stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies
• Foster cooperative work environment
• Performs jobs assigned by managers, practice managers, providers
• This job description is a list of your primary job duties, and the company reserves the right to add any task as needed

Qualifications and Education requirements

• Minimum high school degree or equivalent.
• ARRT or equivalent.
• NY State License
• Current with continuing education requirements for the ARRT
• Knowledge of X-Ray procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-Ray testing including body mechanics and movement.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.
• Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, and families.
• Able to withstand physical & mental demands: standing, walking, stooping, bending. Requires ability to move equipment and transfer patients. Occasional stress in working with tense patients.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Up to date on annual radiation protection in-services and provide documentation
• Ability to identify equipment problems and correcting or notifying team leader.

Benefits

• Paid Time off
• life insurance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Long/short term disability
• Paid Family Leave
• Paid Malpractice
• Professional growth

Pay Rate: $40 to $45/hr

The Chai Care Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.