Radiology

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In Radiology, we apply the latest in our modalities to deliver images of the highest quality.

JULIET M.B.B.S., B.Sc., RT. Radiology Supervisor

At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, our radiology technologists are pioneers in the advancing methods of imaging. We work with patients experiencing some of the rarest and most critical conditions. In virtually every area of medicine, high-definition images are utilized to diagnose and treat a multitude of conditions. It all distills to an image—the clearest possible method for physicians to combat illness and injury.

Our RTs choose from a wide variety of modalities, including standard X-ray, DR, ultrasound, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, PET-CT, HDCT, MRI, women’s imaging and pediatrics. We find that the vast differences between diagnostic agents (e.g., ultrasound: sound waves, MRI: magnetic waves) attract very different personalities.

Numerous Modalities
Good thing we offer every modality at the razor’s edge of practice! If our RTs come to work for the multimillion-dollar technology, they stay for our compassionate culture. Newcomers enjoy a complement of multiple generations of colleagues working well together. Mentoring, experience and innovation are continuous. This makes our department highly regarded. Our units were awarded by hospital leadership with “most improved” and “most sustained improvement” in 2008 and 2009, respectively.

Hubs of Learning
We’re also an educational hub for many schools. RTs are participating and immersed in the educational side of our discipline. Working closely with the Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical College, we’ve played a leading role historically (as well as today) in revolutionary advances in imaging. For example, we were the first New York hospital to install an MRI suite. Whether it’s training programs or education initiatives, we’re committed to ensuring that you are inspired and engaged in this incredible work.

Prerequisites for Radiology
Completion of high school
Two-year formal training program in radiological technology
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Must have state license to practice

Training and Development
RTs take advantage of free continuing education through three unique methods:

Physicians and academic colleagues deliver inservices onsite to talk about research.
We’re a GE partner, with full access to online GE tips training.
Vendors deliver educational presentations onsite to talk about what’s new.

Interventional Neuroradiology
Our work in Interventional Neuroradiology (INR) has been ongoing for two years. We were one of the first GE digital dual-plane imaging suites in the country (second in the world). Building on our research, we’re expanding into a new INR suite housing two digital dual-plane suites and one single-plane suite. This is just one small example of how our work is seeding the future.

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