Computed Tomography Radiologic Technologist Hybrid SJC

Catholic Health; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Sisters of Charity Hospital St Joseph Campus, part-time CT and radiology technologist, performs CT, radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, including surgery, with varied weekend/holiday rotation. Requires NY General Radiologic Technologist license and ARRT registration; CT certification is targeted within 18 months of hire.

BLS and NYSDOH certification timely, with site rotation and benefits included. Experience preferred; second shift hours; Exempt status not applicable to OT; duties include

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of radiologic technology and NY license required.
• Current ARRT registration as radiologic technologist with CT certification target within 18 months.
• New staff must obtain NYSDOH-approved CT certification within 18 months of hire; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT and radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures, including surgery, with appropriate supervision.
• Demonstrates independent judgment and applies ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
• Performs related clerical functions as needed.

Education

Graduate of an Approved School of Radiologic Technology

New York State License as a General Radiologic Technologist

ARRT Certification (R)

ARRT CT Certification within 18 months

Maintain ARRT registration

BLS certification

NYSDOH CT injection capability within orientation

Job description

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital St Joseph Campus

Shift: Shift 2

Status: Part Time w/Benefits

FTE: 0.500000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1168

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Varied with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: Second shift start times.

Summary:
Performs CT and or performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, which include surgery, as well as related clerical functions at a level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Demonstrates ability and performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnosis.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an Approved School of Radiologic Technology
• New York State License as a \"General Radiologic Technologist\" and current New York State Department of Health certificate of registration as a Radiologic Technologist
• Current Certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists - Radiological Technologist Registry (ARRT) (R). Must maintain this primary registration at all times to be eligible for certification and registration. (Existing staff exempt prior 1/1/2014 unless regulatory requirements change)
• Within 18 months Post-Hire: Associate must obtain Certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists - Computed Tomography Registry (ARRT) (CT) for all associates hired after 9/26/2023
• The following workflow is highly recommended for the CT technologist to be successful in passing the ARRT CT examination within the 18 month timeframe:
• As soon as technologists begins working independently, they should start documenting their cases in preparation to take the ARRT exam
• 6-12 months post hire, the technologist should study for the ARRT exam. It is highly recommended that the technologist complete the additional modules which CH provided to study for the ARRT examination. During this timeframe, the CT technologist should work closely and consult with the Lead technologist to receive guidance on preparing for the ARRT examination. The lead Technologists should mentor new technologists
• The technologist should attempt the ARRT exam the first time around the 12 month post hire timeframe. This will allow the technologist plenty of time to attempt the ARRT exam a minimum of 3 attempts if needed
• If the technologist has made an attempt to follow the timeline above or there are extenuating circumstances which may have caused the technologist to be unsuccessful achieving CT accreditation, extensions maybe granted on a case-by-case basis
• Certified to inject with NYSDOH obtained within orientation period and maintained thereafter
• BLS obtained within orientation period and maintained thereafter

Experience

• One year of experience as a staff technologist preferred
• Previous CT experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Good general health necessary in order to stand and walk most of the day
• Must have the ability to pull, push, and lift patients and equipment
• Participate in site rotations where applicable, see site specific department requirements