Cat Scan Technologist

Catholic Health Services; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is seeking a CT Technologist to operate CT scanners, prepare patients and ensure safety during exams. The role requires ARRT and NYS licensure with prior CT experience preferred.

Responsibilities include positioning patients, assisting radiologists, maintaining image quality, and complying with radiation safety standards while managing a full caseload and on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• ARRT license/registration required.
• Current NYS license to practice.
• Minimum 5 years of CT experience preferred.
• NYS IV Contrast certification required or to be obtained within 6 months of starting.
• Able to participate in scheduled call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Explain scanning procedures to patients and provide reassurance.
• Position patients appropriately for scanning procedures.
• Assist physicians with imaging procedures in the CT department.
• Adhere to radiation safety practices.
• Complete a full caseload assignment.
• Capture diagnostic CT images using CT equipment.
• Sterilize radiologic equipment to ensure patient safety.
• Interpret doctors' scanning instructions accurately.
• Evaluate CT scans for technical quality.

Tools

CT Scanner

Job description

Overview

St. Catherine of Siena Hospitalis a proud member of Catholic Health is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time

Job Details

A CT Tech (Computed Tomography Technologist) operates specialized scanners to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body, requiring them to prepare and position patients, administer contrast agents, adjust technical settings, ensure radiation safety, and monitor patient comfort and condition during exams, all while collaborating with radiologists to diagnose conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Explaining scanning procedures to patients and providing reassurance and support as required.
• Appropriately positioning patients to scan specific areas of their bodies

• Assists physicians in performing special imaging procedures in the CT Scan department.
• Demonstrates adherence to radiation safety practice.
• Responsible for completing a full caseload assignment.
• Using computerized tomography equipment to capture diagnostic images of patients’ internal organs and tissues.
• Sterilizing radiologic equipment to ensure the safety of patients.
• Correctly interpreting doctors' written scanning instructions.
• Evaluating CT scans to determine whether they are of good technical quality.

Requirements:

• Must be licensed/registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Must have current NYS license to practice
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in CT Scan preferred.
• NYS IV Contrast certification required or will need to be obtained within 6 months of starting
• Must demonstrate high-tech skills and be able to take scheduled call rotation.

Salary Range

USD $49.42 - USD $57.64 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth