NYMI Associates has been providing high quality, state of the art diagnostic imaging services for over forty years.
Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, NYMI Associates is a community-based diagnostic radiology practice specializing in the widest range of imaging modalities using state of the art imaging equipment.
Job Summary:
Utilizes Computerized Tomography Scanners to produce cross-sectional images of patient’s internal organs and tissues for diagnosis of medical issues. Responsible for following all departmental Radiation Safety and ALARA policies as well as state and federal regulations to ensure low-dose CT Imaging is an integral part of practice. Collaborates with other departments to coordinate patient work flow.
The schedule for this position is: Mon-Fri Day Full time
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a CT technologist.
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
- CT Certification – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
Qualifications
Job Specific Duties:
- Demonstrates knowledge of radiation safety by utilizing dose reduction technology and monitoring to optimize patient dose. Sends dose to Dose Monitoring System upon completion of scan.
- Ensures correct examination is ordered. Reviews all information prior to initiating exams.
- Obtains patient history, explains exams/procedures to patients and parents, checks history and previous CT scan (if any) with designated Radiologist, and addresses patient and family concerns.
- Loads and operates power injectors for IV contrast media administration.
- Maintains accurate and timely CT scan records. Ensures scanning and contrasts are accurate.
- Enters and transmits patient information to PACS for interpretation/reading promptly upon completion of examination.
- Adjusts equipment, determines proper technique, and arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain correct patient position.
- Communicates effectively with NYMI employees, physicians, and patients.
- Answers phones and problem solves as needed.
- Practices radiation safety at all times and adheres to all clean sweep guidelines and infection control standards per policy.
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of equipment, monitoring inventory, and stocking scan room.
- Performs QA, completes exam, enters and transmits patient information into PACS in a timely manner.
- Problem solves issues with equipment and reports equipment problems/malfunctions to clinical engineering or supervisor on an as needed basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Education:
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- ARRT Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person