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

Mount Sinai Health Systems•New York, NY

6d•$50 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Offsite Medical Specialist performs CT scans of anatomical areas as ordered or directed, following established standards, procedures, and written protocols. The role prepares and positions patients, operates CT and associated radiographic imaging equipment, obtains venous access as needed, and uses technical judgment to produce diagnostically acceptable studies tailored to patients’ needs. The specialist provides relevant patient education and coordinates scan protocols with the radiologist. The position also supports quality assurance and regulatory compliance, including ACR accreditation, radiation protection, accurate image labeling and timely transmission to PACS. It maintains imaging-room cleanliness and supplies, documents and schedules exams in EPIC Radiant, and completes related clerical work when support personnel are absent. The specialist reports equipment repair needs or unsafe conditions, follows infection-control protocols, attends required professional development activities, and maintains required licensure and continuing medical education. Mount Sinai Health System describes its workplace as committed to inclusion, collaboration, fairness, continuous learning, and equal opportunity. The position is full-time, day shift, in Staten Island, New York. The listed salary range is $49.8814–$52.8743 per hour; actual compensation depends on factors including experience, education, and operational need.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing and positioning patients for imaging procedures.
Perform CT scans and other diagnostic examinations.
Apply technical judgment to obtain diagnostically acceptable studies in accordance with written protocols and patient needs.
Educate patients about imaging procedures, the area to be imaged, and relevant instructions.
Obtain venous access as needed under protocol.
Operate CT-related 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 the radiologist’s direction.
Coordinate scan protocols with the radiologist.
Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff by using radiation-protection techniques.
Assist with the QA/QC program and compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
Assist with ACR accreditation.
Ensure images are labeled according to departmental SOPs.
Assist physicians directly as required.
Evaluate images for technical acceptability and ensure timely transmission to PACS.
Maintain cleanliness of the radiology room and equipment at the start and end of the shift, including removing soiled linen.
Maintain imaging-room supplies and accessories needed to perform duties safely.
Record required patient-tracking information accurately in EPIC Radiant.
Schedule exams in EPIC Radiant as required.
Ensure completed studies are entered in EPIC Radiant in a timely manner.
Perform related clerical duties when support personnel are absent.
Inform supervisors 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, including adherence to Article 35 of the Public Health Code.
Maintain continuing medical education credits in accordance with ARRT requirements.