Explore the many paths you can take as an imaging professional at Northwell Health
March 2024
Ready to explore the many paths you can take as an imaging professional? At Northwell, we want our team members to have the best career experience possible and feel empowered to develop and grow within our organization to reach their full potential.
Learn more about imaging career opportunities that typically require a vocational school diploma and either a certification and/or specialized training program.
CT Technologist
CT technologists operate computed tomography (CT) equipment, prepare patients for examination and ensure that proper information has been obtained for the physician to make a diagnosis.
Echocardiography Technologist
Echocardiography technologists perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies while utilizing independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. These team members collaborate with our clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies and perform related administrative tasks.
Mammography Technologist
Mammography technologists operate mammography radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic and screening imaging exams. These team members also perform various diagnostic x-ray exams, as required.
MRI Technologist
MRI technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. They also collaborate with clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies.
Multimodality Technologist
Multimodality technologists perform imaging exams in multiple modalities while also performing quality control checks.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Nuclear medicine technologists operate nuclear medicine apparatus and auxiliary equipment to produce diagnostic scans and outputs to film for physician interpretation. These team members also participate in emergency on call situations as needed.
Radiology Technologist
Radiology technologists operate X-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body while also performing quality control checks.
Special Procedures Technologist
Special procedures technologists perform and assist with interventional and imaging procedures. They uphold the standard of practice of a registered technologist.
Ultrasound Technologist
Ultrasound technologists perform ultrasound exams for interpretation to aid in patient diagnosis. They utilize independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. Team members also collaborate with clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies and perform related administrative tasks as needed.
Vascular Technologist
Vascular technologists perform vascular studies on assigned patients while utilizing independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. They collaborate with clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies and perform related administrative tasks as needed.
Take the first step toward a rewarding career at Northwell Health. Check out our available imaging positions across our health system today.
Meet Krystal, Certified Surgical Technologist and Health Raiser
March 2024
Krystal Marcia started her career at Northwell’s North Shore University Hospital in 2013 and transferred to South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) in 2019. Over the last 5 years, Krystal has loved being a member of the SSUH perioperative team as a certified surgical technologist. In her role, Krystal loves being able to help our patients in their most critical moments of their health journey as she is part of a team that delivers patient care for individuals during surgery. While working alongside surgeons and the SSUH surgical team using state-of-the-art technology, Krystal is responsible for maintaining the sterility of the instruments and facilitating the set up of the operating room for surgical procedures.
Krystal considers her team members to be a compassionate group of individuals who are always supportive and know how important each person in the room is to ensure successful outcomes together as one team. She shared how her leaders and team members have provided her with guidance in her current role, career advice to advance to the next step and the importance of work/life balance. “My team at Northwell is my second family. They want to see us progress in our careers and have our best interest at heart.” With the support of her team, Krystal is currently receiving tuition reimbursement to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and advance her career to become a registered nurse.
At Northwell Health, our perioperative services team delivers innovative surgical procedures with precision and purpose. Our team members have numerous opportunities to learn and grow as we deliver groundbreaking outcomes from cardiac to neuro to liver transplant to orthopedic and more.
When asked what she loves most about her career in the operating room, Krystal replied, “In Northwell’s operating room, you have the opportunity to learn something new every day, from new skills to the latest innovative technologies.” She continued, “I am honored to work with such talented and respectful surgeons who always treat us as equals.”
Discover a career well cared for with our perioperative services team and learn more about surgical technologist opportunities at Northwell Health.
