QA Radiology Technician, Correctional Health Services

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at nychhc.org and stay connected on facebook.com / nycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc.

NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts.

Summary of position :

The Quality Assurance (QA) Radiological Technologist position encompasses responsible, administrative and clinical activity of varying degrees of latitude. Clinical level judgement is needed in the daily supervision of radiological functions and patient care, and departmental projects.

Responsibilities include :

• Review exam orders, consult with radiologist, schedule patients and arrange for transportation as indicated.
• Identify patient and document all information pertinent to final report in the RIS and on images (PACS).
• Prepare allpatients (infants, children,adolescents, adults andgeriatric) for radiological procedures requested bythe clinician. Arrange for proper protection of patients, public andstaff from infectious diseases / materials.
• Perform allgeneral diagnostic imaging and routine examination in CT and Angiography.
• Assists inperforming daily checks of radiographic imaging equipment, immobilization devices and other necessary accessories.
• Enters data and maintains documents and logsas required andmandated by the department QAguidelines and various regulatory agencies.
• Maintains adequate stocks of supplies andmaterials needed foruse in thedepartment.
• Checks equipment for defects prior for useand assures proper use of such equipment through instruction and review.
• Report any unexpected patientincidents in accordance with theoccurrence report protocol.
• Maintain and exercise all mandated radiation safety regulations. Maintain basic care of all the imaging equipment. All malfunctions are to be reported to management staff whether mechanical, electrical or suspect and service request documentation completed. Maintain a clean and safe work environment for both patients and staff.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary (by supervisory oradministrative staff) inthe event of emergencies ordisasters.
• Continue professional growth and development of job-related skills on an ongoing basis. Participate in continuing education activities.
• Ensure allexaminations are accessioned, documented and sentto PACS forreading. Monitor PACS and RIS incomplete worklists to ensure all exams arecompleted.
• In accordance with HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), staff members will exercise due diligence in ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Identifies activities thatthe network hasimplemented to promote patient safety andtakes all necessary precautions to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors andstaff.

In addition to the Radiology Technologist job functions, the QA Technologists is responsible for the following :

Department Preferences :

Minimum Qualifications :

Assignment Level III

1. For Supervisory Assignments : a valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the NYSDOH; and two (2) years of Radiologic Technologist experience performing duties consistent with Assignment Levels I and II, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

2. For Specialized Imaging Assignments : a valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the NYSDOH; and possession of a current advanced- level certification for the performance of these procedures.