$85/HR - CT Technologist - FlexStaff

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures with patient-centered care and strict safety standards.

The role requires graduation from an approved Radiologic Technology program, ARRT registration, and New York or Connecticut licensure, with at least one year of radiologic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• Active state licensure as Radiologic Technologist (NY/CT).
• ARRT registered and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams and explain procedures in layman terms.
• Perform radiographic exams and adjust equipment to obtain proper exposures.
• Label and process images, maintain records and logs.
• Monitor patient condition and report concerns to Radiologist.

Skills

Patient care

Medical imaging

Quality assurance

Education

Radiologic Technology program graduate

New York/Connecticut licensure as Radiologic Technologist

ARRT registration

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient for exam. To relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety, translates examination into layman terms based on professional knowledge. Ensures consent form for procedure is obtained if necessary.
• Performs various x-ray exams according to established standards, procedures and procedures of the division. Positions patient for taking of radiographs according to the departmental standard operating procedures. Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices for patients. Adjusts the x-ray equipment and operates controls to obtain correct exposure Monitors patient’s condition in accordance with technical and safety standards. Recognizes and promptly reports patient’s motor abnormalities; including, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to the Radiologist. Keys in Patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from requisition. Monitor’s patient’s condition during the procedure. Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival of disc memory to tape.
• Processes and maintains exposed images. Labels film for identification and maintains required records. Utilizes film markers and ensures images are properly marked as the “right” or “left” side. Ensures images are legibly labeled with correct date and patient identification. Enters the exam onto the daily log sheet as needed. Properly completes the correct tracking steps for each examination.
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program, required.
• New York State and/or Connecticut Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience performing radiologic exams, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).