Title: CT Technologist ($10,000 NEW HIRE BONUS - *payout details apply)
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: WCINYP Xray, CT, and PET/CT
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $48.63-$53.13
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
$10,000 new hire bonus will be distributed in the following increments:
Date of hire: $2,500
6 months: $5,000
1 year: $2,500
Job Responsibilities
- Greets registered patients at time of visit and triages patients through the patient flow process. Checks schedules and accompanies patients to exam/procedure room. Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing and preparing for exam.
- Reviews and verifies patient identity, history and requisition for exam to be performed.
- Takes appropriate scans to determine areas of possible pathology. Modifies testing parameters, under direction, to ensure accurate imaging.
- Performs computed tomography scan of patient as requested by clinical requisition. Explains procedure to be performed to patient prior to scan and answers any questions throughout scan.
- Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice using established department procedures/protocols.
- Processes and archives images in accordance with established procedures.
- Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times.
- Responsible for maintaining a sterile environment. Ensures standard infection control precautions are observed.
- Assists current and new employees in the use of systems/equipment and departmental policies and procedures.
- Recognizes problems/malfunctions of equipment and may assist in making minor adjustments. Monitors appropriate service action by outside contractors. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
Education
Experience
Approximately 2 years of experience working as a CT technologist.
NYS Intravenous Contrast Administration certification can be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Graduate of approved school of radiography.
Licenses and Certifications
- Current, active and unrestricted New York State License in Radiographic Technology (R).
- ARRT (CT) Certification.
- NYS Intravenous Contrast Administration Certification.
- BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association).
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
This position requires the occasional lifting of equipment and patients.
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