Xray (Radiologic) Technician

Technician Jobs
Brooklyn, New York
January 10, 2025
$62 - $65 / hour
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Job Description

Job Summary:

  • Performs radiologic treatments for patients.
  • Responsible for pre-treatment services and delivery of radiologic treatment.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Treatment of patients:

  • Arrange treatment appointments.
  • Deliver radiation to patients in accordance with physician’s instructions.
  • Operate all types of radiotherapy equipment, i.e., Cobalt Therapy Unit, Linear Accelerator, Simulator, etc.

2. Pre-Treatment Preparation:

  • Operate simulator for localization of tumor size and position.
  • Takes contours and collects all physical factors for treatment plans.
  • Perform dosimetry for treatment plans.
  • Take photographs of patients for portal verifications, etc.

3. Patient Care Activities:

  • Recognize all types of radiation reactions and provides the proper care and instructions to patients.
  • Educate patients with respect to radiation therapy reactions and also lifestyle modifications.
  • Instruct incoming Residents and technologists in the use of equipment.
  • Prepare cerrobend alloy blocks.
  • Fabricate plastic holders for blocks.
  • Construct and fabricate patient immobilization devices.
  • Take and develop radiographs.
  • Maintain patient management room neat and orderly.
  • Coordinate department with inpatient activities to provide proper patient care.
  • When necessary, transports inpatients.
  • Ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of radiation therapy equipment.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Knowledge of radiologic equipment in use at client.
  • Good patient interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to read and speak English.
  • Ability to fully utilize client’s electronic record systems, equipment, and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • No prior experience required, preference for 6 months to one-year x-ray or radiologic experience.

Physical Requirements:

  • Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
  • Position will be required to stoops, bends, lifts, carry items weighing or exerting force up to 75 pounds.

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