Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

This class of positions encompasses responsible clinical and administrative work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility involving day-to-day tasks of an operating segment of the Radiology department in the delivery of radiological services. Operates x-ray equipment, develops images, and prepares radiological areas, equipment, supplies and contrast materials. There are four (4) Assignment Levels within this class of positions; all personnel perform related work.

Duties & Responsibilities

Will assist in the performance of fluoroscopic and ultrasound-based procedures including biopsies, central venous access, angiograms, embolization's, among many other procedures.

Will be responsible for the imaging needs within these cases, as well as for providing necessary devices during the case (e.g. wires, catheters, biopsy needles, etc.).

Will work with the nurses and PAs in radiology to help maintain adequate stock of equipment, ensure its upkeep, etc. You will be an integral part of our interventional radiology team.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH); and
2. Possession of a current advanced-level certification in the appropriate specialty area; and
3. Two (2) years of Radiologic Technologist experience performing duties consistent with lower Assignment Levels, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Special Notes:
1. Pursuant to Personnel Order 22/19, effective July 1, 2022, Radiologic Technologists in Assignment Levels II (Job Family 967120) and III (Job Family 967130) shall receive a differential to be cross-trained on different modalities of radiologic imaging and to be cross-assigned (once trained) to different imaging settings depending on patient volume and staffing needs within a facility.
2. Employees certified by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to inject intravenous contrast media must maintain this certification in order to continue to perform this function.

Additional Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Radiography program
• New York State licensure in Radiography
• Minimum of one year experience in Interventional Radiology or Interventional Cardiology
• Proficient in EMR, RIS, PACS, Modality specific software

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at employment.nychhc.org.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs