Multi-Modality Technologist #Full Time

61st Street Service Corp•White Plains, NY

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Multi-Modality Technologist is an experienced professional who functions within multiple modality services. In this role, the incumbent will perform all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving images, and will be responsible for the care of the patient. This position is part of the Multi-Modality Technologist Career Ladder and offers an opportunity to grow. The employer is The 61st Street Service Corporation, which provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors, one of the largest multi-specialty practices in the Northeast, comprising over 2,800 physicians, surgeons, dentists, and nurses across more than 240 specialties and subspecialties.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalency.
A minimum of 1 year relevant experience, including exposure to a wide range of CT, MRI, and/or PET/Nuclear Medicine studies.
NYS License, ARRT certified including CT, MRI, and/or PET/Nuclear Medicine.
New York BLS certified.
Multiple modality Registry certified.
Demonstrated leadership proficiency in a team environment, including communication, training/knowledge-sharing, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated participation in continuous improvement or quality initiatives.
Must have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to de-escalate stressful situations.
Ability to work collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and patient/family population, demonstrating tact, respect, and empathy.
Candidates must demonstrate strong aptitude for detail, flexibility, punctuality, and ability to work independently.
Must demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to make sound judgments and execute the appropriate actions based on the needs of patients and knowledge of facility policies and procedures.
Must be an engaged team member, demonstrating collaboration, inclusion, reliability, and adaptability to new and changing situations.
Basic proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email systems, etc.

Nice To Haves

State license to inject contrast preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet and interact with patients, visitors, vendors, and all faculty and staff.
Perform imaging (CT, MRI, and/or PET/Nuclear Medicine) and general radiological procedures.
Review imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided.
Review all questionable orders with the radiologist and, at the radiologist’s discretion, the referring physician.
Position patient and select appropriate options to ensure best-case imaging.
Observe patient while in the modality being covered for change in status and make appropriate intervention or contact primary care givers for instruction.
Judge diagnostic quality of finished medical images prior to submission to radiologist for interpretation.
Offer detailed explanation of diagnostic procedures to patients and answer questions as appropriate.
Administer contrast media via appropriate peripheral IV access as ordered and directed by staff.
Operate and maintain equipment on a daily basis, maintaining logbooks with equipment performance data: schedule PM, perform QA, maintain records required for and participate in inspections.
Perform clerical responsibilities associated with acquisition, processing, and archiving of patient records.
Other duties as assigned.