Cat Scan Technologist- Per Diem

Catholic Health; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health's St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, NY, is seeking a Per Diem CT Technologist to join our team.

You will perform CT imaging with independence, ensure accurate identification and protocol application, document contrast delivery, and adhere to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited two-year program in radiologic technology.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of clinical and research procedures with independent judgment and initiative.
• Produces and evaluates CT images for technical quality and proper patient identification.
• Medication oversight including documentation of delivery of contrast media.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and JCAHO/regulatory requirements.

Skills

Independent judgment

Clinical procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two-year radiologic technology program

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Tools

ARRT registration

NYS DOH Radiology license

Contrast injection certification

Job description

Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between - we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, St. Joseph Hospital is a not-for-profit acute care facility that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, critical care and surgical services. Amongst many quality achievements, St. Joseph is the first hospital on Long Island to earn the AFIB GOLD Quality Achievement award.

Join our exceptional team and work in a great environment with state-of-art equipment and genuine career growth opportunities.

Job Details

We are looking for a Per Diem Cat Scan Technologist to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of clinical and research procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and imitative.
• The technologists will produce and evaluate CT images for technical quality, properly identifies images and patient and effectively uses judgment for protocols and procedures.
• Medication oversight which includes documentation of delivery of contrast media.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures and JCAHO/regulatory agency requirements.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be a graduate of an accredited two-year program in radiologic technology
• ARRT registration and NYS DOH Radiology license required; certified to inject contrast
• Knowledge and working experience in Computerized Axid Tomography preferred
• BLS required ( American Heart Association) No online programs from any organization will be accepted.

Salary Range

USD $44.42 - USD $55.14 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. 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.