CT Scan Technologist

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a CT Scan Technologist to perform advanced CT procedures and related techniques, producing sectional and three‑dimensional images for interpretation and assisting interventional procedures. You will validate patient history, manage contrast administration, and ensure accurate documentation in EPIC and PACS.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Radiologists, verifying insurance scripts, handling outside studies, and ensuring patient safety and

Qualifications

• CT experience preferred.
• Licensure: NYS Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist; ARRT-CT certification within 1 year.
• ARRT RT license required upon hire; BLS within 90 days.
• Contrast injection certification required; CEU credits maintained.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex CT procedures and related techniques.
• Reviews patient history and documents in PACS/EPIC.
• Obtains/assesses contrast materials per CT protocols and prescribes additional information.
• Verifies exam scripts with Radiologist/Physician; calls to clarify prescriptions.
• Schedules outside studies (CD) and ensures CD/reports are available in PACS.
• Provides exam copies and maintains patient safety and proper technique.

Skills

CT experience

Epic

PACS

HIS/RIS

Anatomy & physiology

CT software/hardware

ARRT-CT

RT license

BLS

NYS license

Contrast injection

CEU credits

Tools

Epic

PACS

RIS

HIS

Job description

City/State:White Plains, New YorkDepartment:RadiologyWork Shift:DayWork Days:MON-FRIScheduled Hours:9 AM-5 PMScheduled Daily Hours:7.5 HOURSHourly Rate/Range:$49.00-$72.91Sign-On Bonus:n/aFor positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.Job SummaryThe CT Scan Technologist performs computer tomography procedures and related techniques, producing sectional and three-dimensional images for the interpretation and assists with interventional and therapeutic procedures.Essential FunctionsPerforms complex CT procedures.Uses professional judgment when reviewing and obtaining patient’s clinical history for procedures, ensuring information is documented and scanned into PACS.Prepares, screens and reviews the accuracy of the contrast questionnaire with patient and/or family member and scan into EPIC.Identifies and/or administers contrast media related to CT exams as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.Reviews the patient prescription to verify appropriateness of exam and if incorrect, communicates with the Radiologist and Referring Physician to obtain additional clinical information or a new prescription.Responsible for calling physicians to clarify the prescription in accordance with the appropriate CT protocols.Responsible for verifying insurance authorized exam script and send exam modification forms to Finance for insurance re-verification.Responsible for obtaining outside studies (CD) then scheduling them in EPIC so the CD and reports are available in PACS in order to be compared by Radiologists.Responsible for providing exam copies to the patient and requesting physician and/or family member.Evaluates radiographs using PACS System to ensure that radiographs contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, significant others and health care providers to prepare protocols for scanning and patient safety. The collection of information is determined by the patient’s needs or condition.Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedure.Preps patient for scanning: (i.e. shielding, immobilization devices).Determines appropriate type and dose of contrast to be administered.Provides accurate explanations and instructions at any appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand. Addresses and documents patient questions and concerns regarding the procedure when appropriate.Performs venipuncture, IV patency, and maintenance procedures according to established guidelines.Monitors the patient’s physical condition for any adverse reactions during the procedure.Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.Qualifications6 months CT experience preferredKnowledge of Epic and any HIS/RIS system added by the hospitalKnowledge of anatomy and physiology and radiological positioning of the human body.Understanding mechanical attributes of CT software and hardwareThorough knowledge of PACS systemAART Amer. Registry of Radiologic Technicians - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists RT license Upon Hire RequiredBLS - American Heart Association within 90 Days RequiredNYS Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist License RequiredNYS contrast injection certified RequiredMaintains CEU credits RequiredARRT - CT certification within 1 Year RequiredThe Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.