CT Tech

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Kingston (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for interventional and diagnostic CT procedures on-site in New York. The role requires sterile technique, careful patient assessment, and collaboration with interventionalists and nurses.

Responsibilities include scrubbing in for procedures, documenting exams, and ensuring accurate records in PACS. A valid NY radiologic license or limited permit is required, with cross-training in modalities and potential CT

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an AMA certified Radiologic Technologist Program.
• Special training in Biopsy/Interventional procedures is listed, preferred.
• Cross training in other imaging modalities may be required.
• Advanced CT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality diagnostic radiography and interventional procedures.
• Prepare special procedure trays using sterile technique.
• Assist Interventionalist MD by scrubbing in during procedures.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to changes.
• Communicate with physicians, R.N., and Radiologists with clinical data.
• Maintain safe patient environment and restock supplies.
• Complete exam documentation and ensure accurate patient records in PACS.
• Support CQI and participate in quality improvement.
• Participate in education of departmental staff in CT.

Skills

Radiology experience

Interventional procedures

Sterile technique

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AMA-accredited Radiologic Technologist Program

Job description

Performs a variety of special procedures, interventional procedures and other technical examinations that require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purpose, in accordance with the standard of practice and the code of ethics of Radiologic Technologists.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care - Provides high quality examinations in diagnostic radiography, in special procedures and interventional procedures. Practices the code of ethics of Radiology Technology.
• Prepares special procedure tray utilizing sterile technique and preventing cross-contamination. Assists Interventionalist M.D. by "scrubbing in" during the procedure. Assists the Radiology R.N. as needed for the monitoring of vital signs.
• Assess and maintains knowledge of the patient’s condition and responds to changes appropriately.
• Communication - Interacts with attending physicians, Radiology R.N., and Radiologists to provide quality patient care, using all pertinent clinical data (i.e., history prior exams). Refers any unusual finding to the Radiologist for evaluation, action and/or follow-up.
• Promotes open/direct communication with staff, patients, family or significant others.
• Maintains an orderly and safe patient environment. Inventories and restocks supplies as necessary. Participates in the annual physical inventory of special procedure supplies.
• Documentation - Completes all exam documentation (i.e. film marking, patient I.D.) and patient care and equipment records. Performs clerical duties related to the completion of the exam as directed. Ensures accurate patient records in PACS.
• CQI - To support and participate in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided.
• Teaching - Participates in the education of departmental and institutional personnel in the field of Cat Scan.

Qualifications/Requirements

Experience

• Two years Radiology experience preferred. One year experience in interventional procedures preferred.

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of an AMA certified Radiologic Technologist Program.

Licenses/Certifications

• Special training in Biopsy/Interventional procedures.
• Registered by the A.R.R.T. preferred.
• Valid New York State Radiographic license from the Department of Health or must possess a limited permit issued by DOH to practice as Radiological Technician, required.

Other

• Cross training in other modalities of Diagnostic Imaging, based on the department needs and job qualifications.
• Advanced CT certification preferred.