Cat Scan Technologist

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,523 - 93,335; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in New York is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT procedures and ensure patient safety during imaging. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, one year of experience in a hospital setting, and hold the necessary New York State License. This position offers an hourly pay range of $57.00 to $67.75.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year job-related experience.
• ARRT in Radiology required; ARRT in CT desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of CT principles/procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform all CT procedures as requested by physicians.
• Select proper technical factors and follow CT dose optimization.
• Assist physicians in preparing contrast material.
• Maintain CT scan equipment and supplies.

Skills

CT Procedures

Radiation protection

Patient handling

Sterile techniques

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

New York State License with IV certification

Completed formal training in AMA approved school

Tools

CT scanners

Job description

Wyckoff Heights Medical C
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center | Main Campus
New York, USA

Performs all CT Procedures as requested by the Physicians. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative. Performs duties according to age and condition of patient. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required. Possesses knowledge of human growth and development. Be able to understand the range of treatment and protocol needed by each patient age group.

• Positions and transfers patients to the exam table.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis and follows CT dose optimization.
• Consults with physician and/or reads physician's orders to determine proper testing procedures according to established protocol.
• Assists the physician in preparing and administering contrast material using the power injector.
• Responsible for delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine or CT procedures.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination. Adheres to Infection Control Policies.
• When necessary, must transport patients to and from the Radiology Department.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards. erforms other duites as assigned.
• Follows all established stroke protocols.
• Assists Physicians with biopsies and other invasive procedures.
• Examining images to ensure they're usable before sending them to PACS.
• Clean and maintains CT scan equipment and the power injector after each use.
• Maintains CT scan supplies and making orders for supply restocks as required.
• Use CT scanners to produce cross-section images of patient's internal organs and tissues for diagnosis of medical issues.
• Operate CT scanners and associated equipment safely and in accordance with established policies and practices.
• Able to keep radiation exposure to ALARA levels and use CT dose optimization for different age groups ad required.
• This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year job-related experience.
• Desired (not required) criteria include: Completed formal training in AMA approved school. ARRT in Radiology required with ARRT in CT desirable. Through knowledge of CT principles/procedures. One year experience as staff technologist; comparable hospital setting preferred.
• New York State License with IV certification

Hourly Range $57.0004 - $67.7523

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