Job Information
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York PET/CT Technologist in New York, New York
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Bargaining Unit:
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range: $101,791.00 - $120,000.00
Position Summary
Under the direction of an authorized user, the PET/CT Technologist is responsible for the use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation to generate fusion images for diagnostic and research purposes.
Responsibilities
The PET/CT Technologist will review the patient's medical history to understand the patient's illness and pending diagnostic procedure; instruct the patient before, during, and following the procedure; evaluate the satisfactory preparation of the patient before beginning a procedure; and recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid when appropriate.
Administrative functions may include supervising other technologists, students, and other personnel; participating in procuring supplies and equipment; documenting laboratory operations; participating in radiation safety protocols and taking an active role in radiation reduction programs; participating in departmental inspections conducted by various licensing, regulatory, and accrediting agencies; participating in departmental quality assurance or quality improvement projects; and participating in scheduling patient examinations.
- Must be able to produce high quality diagnostic and research imaging with little supervision.
- Must provide patient care, perform instrumentation and quality control, possess knowledge of radiation safety
- Must be able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Must be able to perform injection procedures.
- Operating knowledge of personal computers and medical charting systems.
- Capable of a flexible work schedule.
- Must be able to interact with patients, University personnel and customers in a responsible, professional and ethical manner.
- Must be flexible, reliable and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.
- Responsible for the following and adhering to Joint Commission Quality Standards which includes, but is not limited to: CPR, immunizations, training, and Infection Control.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology Program required.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience, plus four (4) years of related experience.
- Must be registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (N.M.T.C.B) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (N).
- Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (CT) or N.M.T.C.B. (CT).
- Must possess active New York State licenses in Nuclear Medicine https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/doctors/radiological/
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer registration American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R).
- Prefer active New York State licenses in Radiography https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/doctors/radiological/
- Prefer experience with Computed Tomography (CT).
Other Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Sits, stands, and walks intermittently throughout the day.
- Climbs stairs to enter mobile unit and tractor.
- Squats or kneels and lifts objects from ground weighing up to 55 pounds.
- Full extension of arms above head and in front of body.
- Frequently lifts weight of up to 10 pounds.
- Occasionally lifts weights of up to 75 pounds.
- May transfer patients weighing up to 350 pounds with a variety of assistance from other staff or equipment.
- Occasionally carries objects weighing up to 55 pounds.
- May need to push/pull objects with force of up to 72 pounds.
- Must possess good balance.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly