Offsite Medical Specialist CT, Radiology, Staten Island, New York, Full Time, Days

Mount Sinai Health System•Staten Island, NY

About The Position

The Offsite Medical Specialist CT performs CT studies of anatomical areas as ordered or directed, following established standards, procedures, and written protocols. The specialist prepares and positions patients, performs CT and other diagnostic exams, obtains venous access as needed, and uses technical judgment to produce diagnostically acceptable images tailored to patient needs. The role includes educating patients about imaging procedures and providing direct assistance to physicians as required. The specialist prepares and operates radiographic imaging equipment associated with CT, including contrast-media power injectors, sets controls and programs under Radiologist direction, and coordinates scan protocols with the Radiologist. The role evaluates images for technical acceptability, labels and transmits images to PACS, and records, schedules, and completes studies in EPIC Radiant. It also includes supporting quality assurance and quality control, regulatory compliance, and ACR accreditation; maintaining a clean and properly supplied imaging room; reporting repairs or unsafe conditions; and following infection-control and radiation-protection practices. The position requires maintaining job-specific licensure, complying with Article 35 of the Public Health Code, maintaining ARRT continuing medical education credits, and attending required in-services and professional development meetings. The listed hourly salary range is $49.88–$52.87. Actual salary depends on factors including experience, education, and operational need; the range does not include bonuses, incentive or differential pay, or other compensation or benefits.

Requirements

Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
Minimum of 2 years of progressive CT experience; new graduates will be considered.
Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
New York State licensure.
ARRT certification and CT/IV certification.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Assist, prepare, and position patients for imaging procedures.
Perform CT scans and other diagnostic exams.
Apply technical judgment to obtain diagnostically acceptable studies according to written protocols and patient needs.
Educate patients about procedures, the area to be imaged, and any required instructions.
Obtain venous access as needed according to protocol.
Operate CT-associated radiographic imaging equipment, including injectors.
Load and program contrast-media power injectors according to departmental procedures.
Prepare and operate equipment, set controls, and establish programs under Radiologist direction.
Coordinate scan protocols with the Radiologist.
Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff using radiation-protection techniques.
Assist with the QA/QC program and compliance with regulatory requirements, and assist with ACR accreditation.
Ensure images are labeled according to department SOPs, evaluate images for technical acceptability, and transmit them to PACS promptly.
Assist physicians directly as required.
Keep the Radiology room and equipment clean at the start and end of the shift, including removing soiled linen.
Maintain supplies and accessories in the imaging room as needed for safe work.
Record patient-tracking information, schedule exams, and complete studies in EPIC Radiant in a timely manner.
Perform related clerical duties when support personnel are absent.
Notify a supervisor or appropriate personnel about needed equipment repairs or unsafe conditions.
Follow infection-control policies and protocols to prevent the spread of infection.
Attend required in-services and professional-development meetings.
Maintain job-specific licensure in good standing, comply with Article 35 of the Public Health Code, and maintain ARRT continuing medical education credits.