CT Tech I

What’s Upstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Bassett Healthcare Network is seeking a CT Tech I to deliver high-quality CT exams under supervision, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and accurate image acquisition. You will work closely with Radiology staff to support timely diagnostics and patient care.

You will review images, maintain equipment, and participate in continuing education to meet regulatory standards and departmental goals. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal radiology technology training program in an AMA approved school.
• New graduates accepted.
• NYS license (NYS Temporary Permit for new graduates), required
• ARRT Registered as a Radiologic Technologist within 180 days from date of hire, required
• NYS Registered as a Radiologic Technologist within 180 days from date of hire, required
• ARRT CT certification within 2 years of hire/ within job role (career ladder promotion), preferred
• BLS certification, required

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, efficient CT exams and high-quality results.
• Position patients safely and explain procedures.
• Review images and send to PACS; close exam in EPIC/PACS.
• Transport patients to and from the room as needed.
• Maintain inventory and restock supplies; ensure regulatory readiness.
• Maintain a clean, organized CT room and participate in quality control.
• Engage in continuing education and attend departmental meetings to stay current.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Computer Skills

Multi-Tasking

Customer Service

Critical Thinking

Interacting with People

Maintain Confidentiality

Time Management

Quality Control

Reliability

Education

AMA approved radiology tech program

Job description

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What you'll do

Under the leadership of the Supervisor of Medical Imaging and working at the direction of the Radiology Manager, the CT Tech I provides prompt, efficient, courteous services to patients while performing high-quality CT exams. This individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. They must also have the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements and provide the care needed. This position requires performing diagnostic x-rays as needed.

• To provide high quality test results in a prompt and accurate fashion.
• Complies with the job description of the Diagnostic X-ray Technologist II as necessary.
• Ensures that patient information is acceptable (Order for Exam and Lab work).
• Properly positions patient and makes patient comfortable.
• Images the patient according to approved Cat Scan protocols 100% of the time.
• Reviews images and sends to PACS for interpretation.
• Closes exam in EPIC/PACS.
• Prepares, identifies and/or administers medication as prescribed by a licensed practitioner when applicable.
• Transports patients to and from the room when required as noted by leadership.
• Provide a safe environment to our patients.
• Explains all procedures to patients and answers any questions or concerns regarding the test 100% of the time.
• Properly screens the patient (reviews medical history).
• Performs clinical pause before starting each exam. Ensures that the room is clean and ready for patients both before and after an exam 100% of the time.
• Maintains adequate level of inventory in all rooms within diagnostic Radiology.
• Restocks supplies within rooms as observed by leadership.
• Cleans and organizes CT Scan room after patient use as observed by leadership.
• Reviews and completes the daily checklists for safe patient care and regulatory readiness.
• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Maintains competence through continuing education 100% of the time as noted by leadership.
• Maintains appropriate continuing education credits to keep up licensure 100% of the time as recorded by leadership.
• Attends the necessary meetings to keep up with changes within the department.
• Attends monthly department meetings 90-95% of the time as recorded in the meeting minutes.
• Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.
• Performs other duties as requested and observed by leadership.

What we need from you

Education

• Completion of a formal radiology technology training program in an AMA approved school, required

Experience

• New graduates accepted

License/ Certifications

• NYS license (NYS Temporary Permit for new graduates), required
• ARRT Registered as a Radiologic Technologist within 180 days from date of hire, required
• NYS Registered as a Radiologic Technologist within 180 days from date of hire, required
• ARRT CT certification within 2 years of hire/ within job role (career ladder promotion), preferred
• BLS certification, required

Skills

• Clinical Skills
• Computer Skills
• Multi-Tasking
• Customer Service
• Critical Thinking
• Interacting with People
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Time Management
• Quality Control
• Reliability

Physical Requirements

• Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs, of force constantly to move objects
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, stooping, fit testing.
• Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking
• Constant typing/ clerical/ dexterity, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/ monitor/ computer use

Hazards

• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, radiation/radiant energy

Working Conditions

• Occasional noise

Travel

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Range

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum

USD $40.58/Hr.

Pay Range Maximum

USD $60.87/Hr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.