What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Procedure Technologist position at Physician Affiliate Group of New York?
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Opportunity Details
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) has an opportunity for an Ultrasound Technologist at NYC Health Hospitals/Harlem. The Hospital is part of the NYC Health Hospitals System (NYCHHC). Harlem Hospital is a designated Level 1 Trauma Center and is recognized for providing centers of excellence in the areas of Bariatric Surgery, Breast Imaging and Sexual Assault Forensics. Our teams provide services for nearly 213,000 outpatient visits, more than 83,000 emergency room visits and over 13,000 inpatient admissions annually.
The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. To maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.
The mission of NYC Health Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.
NYC Health Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
Tour I 12am to 8am to include weekends
Under the direction/supervision of a Radiologist, Technical Supervisor or Lead Technologist performs radiographic procedures to include CT, angiography and routine diagnostic procedures on patients whose condition requires specialized expertise at a technical level not requiring supervision of technical detail but will require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation according to ALARA principles (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).
This position will support the VISION, MISSION AND VALUE STATEMENTS OF NYC Health Hospitals/Harlem by providing for interdisciplinary cooperation in the provision of timely/courteous service to our customers, reduction in turn-around-time, and for the compassionate care and treatment of each patient.
- Perform radiologic procedures by selecting the proper technical factors and performing the appropriate quality control for optimal diagnostic imaging.
- Ensure the appropriate collimation and shielding using good judgment in radiation safety factors.
- Greets patient introducing his/herself and confirm patient identity.
- Consult with radiologist or other physicians as necessary to determine appropriateness of requested study.
- Review request with Radiologist or Resident when necessary to obtain special instructions/protocol.
- Ensure patient readiness for procedure, completion of consent (as necessary) prior to the procedure and education of patient to the study to be performed.
Qualifications
- Interventional or MRI certification a plus, but not mandatory.
- CT/Angiography Certification.
- Licensed and registered NYS Department of Health/ARRT certification. AAS degree preferred
- Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
- Salary range- $90,247.98 - $92,948.86
- This is an 1199 union position. Benefits will come from the union.
The Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY), a tax-exempt organization affiliated with NYC Health Hospitals, is one of the largest physician groups in New York State and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City’s public hospitals, numerous public health community-based practices, and the city’s Correctional Health Service.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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Salary : $90,248 - $92,949
