Computed Tomography Technologist Non Certified SOCH

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sisters of Charity Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is seeking a CT Technologist for varied shifts with weekend rotation. This per diem position requires working 3p–5p starts with occasional on-site responsibilities and potential radiologic duties beyond CT as needed.

New York licensure and ARRT registrations are required, with post-hire CT certification timelines and ongoing education to maintain credentialing. Per diem role with site rotations and ACE Associates agreement.

Formación

• Graduate of an Approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• Current ARRT certification as Radiologic Technologist (R).
• If not CT certified, complete Basics of CT education within 3–6 months post hire.

Responsabilidades

• Perform CT procedures and related clerical tasks with independent judgement.

Conocimientos

Judgment

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Responsibility

Independent work

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Educación

Approved Radiologic Technology program

Descripción del empleo

Hours

Varied start times of 3p-5p, weekend rotation required.

Facility

Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift

Shift 2

Status

Per Diem

FTE

0.100000

Bargaining Unit

ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime

Exempt: No

Work Schedule

Varied

Hours

Varied start times of 3p-5p, weekend rotation required.

Summary

A Computed Tomography Technologist performs CT procedures and 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 judgement with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnosis. In addition to primary job duties of a CT Technologist, may also be required to perform Radiologic Procedures (X-Ray).

Responsibilities

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an Approved School of Radiologic Technology
• 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
• If a newly hired candidate is not already ARRT Certified as a CT Technologist, the applicant must successfully complete assigned Basics of CT education 3 to 6 months post hire

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of experience as a staff radiologic technologist preferred. If a candidate does not have 1 year of experience as a staff radiologic technologist, after orientation the candidate will have an additional 3 month residency which they will work with another CT technologist
• Previous CT experience preferred

CREDENTIALS

• New York State License as a \"General Radiologic Technologist\" and current New York State Department of Health certificate of registration as a Radiologic Technologist.
• 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 11/19/2023
• 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 areextenuating 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 within 90 days
  • BLS required within 90 days

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Good judgment
• Analytical ability
• Excellent attention to detail
• Responsible
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to interpret data and draw conclusions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 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

ENVIRONMENT

• Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs
• Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions
• Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions
• Frequent exposure too many disagreeable physical conditions
• Continuous exposure to extremely disagreeable physical conditions
• Risk of exposure to infectious organisms, ionizing radiation and strong magnetic field