Lead Technologist CT - Full Time 3 Days/Week

Davita Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system as a Lead Technologist responsible for performing advanced radiographic and CT procedures, supporting staff, and ensuring the best patient outcomes. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional eager to make a difference in a high-impact environment within a renowned institution.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness package

Generous time-off program

Peer support resources

Holistic employee wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience as an x-ray technologist.
• Experience with CT is preferred.
• Ability to work with technical equipment and patient management.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction to technical staff and facilitates patient flow.
• Monitors staff performance and provides feedback to management.
• Troubleshoots technical problems during procedures.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Problem Solving

Education

Certificate from accredited School of Radiologic Technology

New York State license to practice Diagnostic Radiology

Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Lead Technologist, CT/X-Ray-IV Cert.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing all routine medically prescribed radiographic and CT procedures. Provides direction to the technical staff, facilitates patient flow through the department, and provides support to management. Monitors and reviews the work of the staff, assist in the supervision of the technical and support staff, and facilitates patient flow. Provides patient care in the course of computed tomography procedures associated with diagnostic imaging. Parenteral administration of IV agents as directed by physicians in accordance with policy and procedures. Responsible for patient care in the course of x-ray diagnostic procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides direction to the technical staff, facilitates patient flow through the department, and provides support to management.
• Ensures management is apprised of work situations and the performance of each employee, on an ongoing basis, giving clear and accurate information.
• Utilizes advanced expertise and problem-solving skills to assist staff in the performance of difficult cases and troubleshooting technical problems.
• Offers continuing guidance on work activities and procedures. Orients employees to new procedures and changes in existing procedures.
• Trains newly hired technical staff in the procedures of the department and pertinent medical center policies.Participates in special projects and performs other related duties.
• Demonstrates skill in equipment set-up, utilization and proper maintenance procedure. Performs visual and manual quality control checks of radiographic equipment.
• Uses imaging and peripheral equipment, in a safe and productive manner in accordance with prescribed hospital, departmental and manufacturers procedures.
• Observes and reports any malfunctioning of the equipment and notifies appropriate persons in case of missing or damaged equipment.
• Independently implements patient procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards.
• Explains the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly. Solves problems that arise during patient examinations using both technical knowledge and innovation.
• Alters examination to maximize information in response to patients condition. Confers with other technologists concerning previous approaches utilized.
• Follows accepted radiologic procedures and uses medical information to determine type of protocol required for radiographic examination.
• Consults policy and procedure manuals and/or other reference materials as necessary to ensure actions conform to established protocols. Follows special instructions indicated on radiographic requisition. Recognizes need for and follows isolation precautions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the hospital and radiology information systems as they relate to radiology.
• Selects appropriate patient information from HIS/RIS system in accordance with HIPPA regulations. Accesses patient information; schedules exams; appointment times; type of exam, patient reports, etc Follows departmental HIS/RIS system procedures and protocol to ensure orders are verified and processed to correctly. Effectively assesses patients information and status, and follows appropriate procedure(s) accordingly.
• Uses standard procedures to identify the correct patient. Reviews patients requisition and understands the type of exam required by each requisition and confers with medical staff regarding clarification when necessary.
• Monitors the work of the staff in order to provide clear and accurate feedback to the chief technologist regarding their performance.
• Assist chief technologist in the scheduling of staff ensures proper documentation of all incidents/accidents and keeps an accurate log of all problems per departmental policies and protocols.
• Orients employees to new procedures and changes in existing procedures. Trains newly hired technical staff in theprocedures of the department and pertinent medical center policies. Initiates technical orientation and training of new/cross-trained Radiologic technologists. Adheres to quality control procedures, identifies problems and implements solutions to include inspecting finished radiographs for quality and completion prior to submission for reading. Reports malfunctioning, damaged, or missing equipment to management and appropriate service personnel. Trouble shoots to clarify problems with equipment and develops solutions to minor equipmentmalfunctions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certificate from accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• New York State license to practice Diagnostic Radiology.
• Minimum five years experience as an x-ray technologist .
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Preferred Qualifications:
Advance Certification in Computerized Tomography. Minimum five years experience in CT. College graduate.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $112,538.79 - $124,920.79 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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