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Program Overview

The Northwell Health Peconic Bay School of Radiologic Technology offers candidates an opportunity to provide valuable and potentially life-saving services as a skilled professional in the health care setting.

The science of Radiologic Technology has grown substantially over the past few years in technical realms as well as in integration as part of the patient care team. Many opportunities for advancement exist in our science, which still takes the lead as one of the fastest growing professions.

Radiologic Technology also provides an individual with a balanced education in science, art, and technology. You will also have an opportunity to develop and enhance your critical thinking and critical analysis skills with your education.

This section of the Peconic Bay Medical Center Web site offers an introduction to the program and the requirements and rules for it. Should you wish to pursue your education with our program, please download and complete the program application, and return it with your processing fee, and we will follow-up with you.

Sponsorship

Peconic Bay Medical Center/Northwell Health in Riverhead, New York, is a primary health care facility committed to quality patient care. It holds many accreditations including:

  • The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) (TJC)
  • American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBSAQIP) “Center of Excellence”
  • New York State designated Stroke Center
  • Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Total Joint Replacement for Hip and Knee
  • Joint Commission Advanced Certification in Palliative Care
  • American College of Radiology (ACR)
  • College of American Pathologists (CAP)

Peconic Bay Medical Center is a not-for-profit community medical center. Its mission is to provide primary and secondary general medical care utilizing a comprehensive continuum of services including:

  • Twenty-four (24) hour emergency room services
  • Cardiac Care unit
  • Renal Dialysis Unit
  • Home health services
  • Pegasus House Palliative Care Program
  • Off-site ambulatory primary, pediatric and OB-GYN services in Manorville and Shirley, NY
  • Graduate Medical Education internship and residency program
  • Pharmacy residency program

Since 1967, Peconic Bay Medical Center has provided the sponsorship of the Peconic Bay School of Radiologic Technology. The philosophy of the institution supports the program’s educational goals.

The program sponsor takes the responsibility for the publication of the programs availability, its faculty and student admission. Together with the faculty, it is committed to meet the published standards set down by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Together with Northwell’s Center for Learning and Innovation, Peconic Bay Medical Center/Northwell Health has mutually agreed to further advance the educational needs of the healthcare system locally and statewide by providing a state-of-the-art classroom and laboratory setting in Nassau community continuing to fulfill the commitment of Northwell to educate the current and future generations of health care professionals.

Upon completion of the prescribed course of study, the student is granted a certification of completion.

Mission Statement of Peconic Bay Medical Center

Everyone gets our very best, because your health is our passion.

Vision of Peconic Bay Medical Center

Peconic Bay Medical Center's vision is to be the health care provider of choice for our communities.

Program Mission, Goals, and Student Learning Outcomes

Mission Statement of Peconic Bay Medical Center/Northwell: Peconic Bay Medical Center is committed to improving the health of our communities by providing quality, comprehensive and compassionate care to whomever is in need.

Vision of Peconic Bay Medical Center: Peconic Bay Medical Center’s vision as an organization and as individual caregivers is to embrace all of our community’s health and wellness needs, one patient at a time.

Mission Statement and Goals of Peconic Bay School of Radiologic Technology: The Radiologic Technology Program sponsored by Peconic Bay Medical Center is dedicated to provide the healthcare system with a compassionate and competent registered staff radiographer.

The school faculty and sponsor have agreed on the following goals as the basic foundation for the total instructional program:

  • To graduate students with the knowledge of entry level technologists.
  • To graduate students that are clinically competent.
  • To graduate students that will practice good communication skills.
  • To graduate students that will demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • To graduate students that will demonstrate professionalism.

Purpose of Peconic Bay School of Radiologic Technology

The purpose of the School of Radiologic Technology at Peconic Bay Medical Center is to provide the students with the necessary technical skills, as well as the moral and ethical qualities which will enable them to fulfill the responsibilities of the Radiological Technology profession.

Description of the Profession

  • Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and radiographic techniques to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures on a radiograph or other imaging reception.
  • Determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic techniques with minimum radiation exposure to the patient.
  • Evaluate radiographic images for appropriate positioning and image quality.
  • Apply the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others.
  • Provides patient care and comfort.
  • Recognizes emergency patient conditions and initiate lifesaving first-aid and basic life- support procedures.
  • Evaluate the performance of Radiologic systems, know the safe limits of equipment operation, and report malfunctions to the proper authority.
  • Exercise independent judgment and discretion in the technical performance of medical imaging procedures.
  • Participate in Radiologic quality assurance programs.