Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Duties & Responsibilities Under the direction/supervision of a Radiologist, Technical Supervisor or Lead Technologist performs radiographic 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 Harlem Hospital 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 in an environment sensitive to pain management. SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. 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. Determine pregnancy status of female patient and take proper steps in performing the procedure. Ensure completion of all studies, the appropriate image quality and orientation before pushing to PACS. Ensure completion of all electronic documentation on PACS and EPIC. Ensure x-ray rooms and equipment are kept clean, orderly and patient ready. Ensure the maintenance/restocking and rotation of supplies. Ensure equipment quality control is performed as required: complete daily room visual/manual mechanical checklist: initiate equipment service when applicable and report to the supervisor/physicist. Participate in Performance Improvement activities: suggest projects for PI activity. Will be required to rotate through weekends and holidays: must be able to accept assignment through all sections of routine Diagnostic Radiology such as E.R., O.R., Portable and Prep. cases. Required to wash hands between examinations and to sanitize x-ray equipment after each exam. Perform other related duties as required. Be responsible for enhancing your personal and professional development through attendance at outside and H+H Harlem training sessions. Exhibit flexibility within the Department/ Harlem Hospital Center as it pertains to work, work place, site designation and Tour of Duty. Adhere to the Vision, Mission and Values Statements of the Organization in all endeavors. Minimum Qualifications 1. Registry of Radiology Technologist or equivalent; and, 2. Four years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist; and, 3. Knowledge of computer programs and applications. If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button. NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs
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Supervising Nuclear Medicine Technologist