X-Ray Technician, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

About the role

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC)_Chest Clinics uses Radiology Technicians to perform core service functions at its facilities. To operate within law and provide proper guidance to lower-level technologists, a supervising technologist is assigned the task of managing staff and BPHC's X-ray Suites.

The BPHC-Chest Clinic's primary function is to identify, diagnose and treat persons who have confirmed/suspected tuberculosis disease or latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). Central to initial diagnosis of TB disease and infection is the use of chest radiographs (X-ray). The only persons authorized to do chest X-rays are licensed Radiology Technologists. Currently, there are four BPH chest clinics (three open).

The Bureau of PHC seeks to hire a X Ray Tech II and this person will report to the X Ray Tech Supervisor.

Duties will include but not be limited to

• Complete patients X-rays by correctly using the radiation equipment and associate peripherals.
• Maintain the X-ray equipment and associated peripheral (DR Unit/computers) before and after usage.
• Execute the proper Digital Radiography (DR) and Synapse/RIS protocols.
• As necessary supervises and provides trainings to lower level and per diem staff.
• Manage X-Ray unit inventory onsite to ensure the adequate supplies are on site at all times.
• Responsible for QA/QC activities at assigned sites.
• Complete all required annual customer service training in designated timelines.
• Make decisions that promotes public health and support the agency's mission.

Why you should work for us

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

• o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
• o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Additional information

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC.

We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives.

As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Qualifications & Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and a valid license as a General Radiological Technologist issued by the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment in this title.

Notes

• For appointment to Assignment Level III, in addition to meeting the above requirement, all candidates must have two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as an X-Ray Technician, which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• For assignment to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner only, one year of satisfactory full-time experience operating X-Ray apparatus and auxiliary equipment may be substituted for the above-cited license.