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About NYC Health + HospitalsLincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. 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.Visit us at DescriptionPurpose of Position: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.Assignment Level IIIPerforms responsible supervisory, administrative and clinical activities involving day-to-day supervision of an operating segment of the Radiology department in the delivery of radiological services, or performs specialized imaging procedures with diagnostic and interventional radiography. There are two (2) types of assignments in this Level of positions.For Specialized Imaging Assignments, performs typical tasks of Assignment Levels I and II, as listed above for special procedures with diagnostic and interventional radiography in Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Mammography; and performs additional related tasks, as applicable to this type of assignment.For Supervisory Assignments, in addition to performing duties of lower Assignment Levels at a more difficult and responsible level, performs the following:Typical Tasks:1. Supervises the delivery of radiological services, in accordance with established standards and procedures, for the service area or unit.2. Recommends changes and improvements relating to the delivery of radiological services.3. Participates In the development of training programs for radiographic personnel, ancillary personnel, and allied health care professionals. Demonstrates new or revised techniques, procedures, and equipment.4. May perform radiologic procedures, as required.5. Performs special procedures including diagnostic and interventional radiography (e.g., C.T., M.R.I., and Mammography).6. Recommends area assignment of personnel to coordinate activities within the department with other activities and services and represents the department in interdepartmental operations and meetings.7. Participates in quality assurance activities, including coordination, control, and maintenance of technical equipment.8. Participates in and coordinates procurement and storage of supplies and makes recommendations regarding supply and equipment needs.9. Performs research and participates in special projects involving evaluation of equipment and delivery of service.10. May be assigned duties and responsibilities of immediate Supervisor in their absence on a temporary basisAssignment Level IVPerforms responsible supervisory, administrative, and clinical activities involving day-to-day supervision of those performing specialized imaging procedures with diagnostic and interventional radiography. May be required to perform these procedures, in a specialty area in which they are certified, as needed.Minimum QualificationsAssignment Level IIIFor 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.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.Special Notes: 1. Pursuant to Personnel Order 2219, effective July 1, 2022, Radiologic Technologists in Assignment Levels II (Job Family 967120) and Ill (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.BenefitsAll Radiologic Technologists in Assignment Levels II and III shall receive a differential of $7,500 per annum 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.NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for Eligible EmployeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discount programsPublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF): The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. 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