CT Technologist

Rego Park Imaging affiliate of Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rego Park Imaging, an affiliate of Northwell Health, seeks a CT Technologist to perform a variety of CT scans including body, chest, neuro, MSK, and cardiac at our Rego Park location.

Responsibilities include patient prep, IV contrast administration, CT protocol adherence, and collaboration with Radiologists to ensure accurate imaging. NY licensure and ARRT CT certification within 18 months are required; BLS within 6 months. Experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• New York State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist.
• ARRT Registered Technologist (R.T.) required for positions filled after Sept 5, 2010.
• ARRT CT registration required within 18 months of entry date.
• Certification in IV Contrast Administration within 6 months of entry date.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) within 6 months of entry date.
• Previous experience as a Radiologic Technologist is required; CT experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CT equipment and protocols preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination and explains procedures; sets up equipment.
• Screens for IV contrast eligibility and pregnancy when applicable.
• Performs CT procedures including abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, and other CT tasks.
• Positions patient on exam table and adjusts slice thickness and couch increment.
• Collaborates with Radiologist to adjust parameters within protocols.
• Operates CT equipment, transmits cases to on-call Radiologist, and administers IV/oral contrast per order.
• Completes IV Contrast Information Sheet with patient-provided details.
• Maintains patient safety and delivers empathetic care.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Patient positioning

Communication

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

New York State Radiologic Technologist license

ARRT Registered Technologist (R.T.)

ARRT CT certification within 18 months

IV Contrast Administration certification

BLS certification

Experience as Radiologic Technologist

CT experience preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Position

We are seeking a CT Technologist to perform a variety of CT Scan Imaging exams, including Body, Chest, Neuro, MSK, and Cardiac CT scans at our Rego Park Imaging location.

The Location

As Northwell Health's affiliate Ambulatory Imaging Center in Rego Park, NY; Rego Park Imaging prides itself on delivering the most advanced and complex imaging care with compassion and respect, playing a critical role towards advancing the care plan for the patients in and around the Queens community. Located at 95-25 Queens Blvd Rego Park NY 11374, Rego Park Imaging will be Northwell's largest affiliate Ambulatory Imaging Center in size, scope, complexity and patient volume. Comprised of both a Body Imaging Division and a Breast Imaging Division, a team of 30+FTEs provide imaging in CT, MRI, US, X-ray, Dexa, Mammography, and PET CT; all used for diagnostic imaging, and many used for image guided procedures. For more information about Northwell Health Imaging, please visit https://www.northwell.edu/imaging/locations/rego-park

Job Responsibility

• Prepares patients for examination and explains procedures and sets up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion.
• Ensures that a questionnaire form for IV contrast materials has been obtained and screens for pregnancy.
• Performs CT procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, biopsies, etc.
• Prepares patient for exam by placing and positioning patient on exam table within the gantry.
• Adjusts and ensures proper slice thickness and couch increment.
• In collaboration with Radiologist, extends parameters, if needed, within established imaging protocols.
• Adjusts CT equipment to capture appropriate field of view and transmits cases to on-call Radiologist through use of Tele-Radiology system, as well as administers intravenous (IV) and oral contrast agents as per Radiologist order and performs venipuncture of the appropriate gauge necessary for examination.
• Explains in layman's terms the administration of IV contrast, and completes the IV Contrast Information Sheet with information provided by the patient, family member or health care proxy.
• Utilizes appropriate flush technique for an existing IV line, if needed and utilizes power injector to administer IV contrast, as well as recognizes and assists in the treatment of contrast agent reactions and IV extravasations.
• Performs routine x-ray procedures as needed.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions

Expectations & Goals include:

• Ensure that Patient Safety, particularly related to Patient Identification, is included in each patient experience.
• Foster positive communication, create positive patient experiences, and deliver Service Excellence during every patient interaction.
• Aligning Imaging's strategic vision to meet the needs of Northwell Health's clinical programs in the surrounding communities.
• Strengthen existing relationships, while establishing new relationships with referring physicians and surrounding communities to ensure timely access to imaging care.

Job Qualification

• Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered Technologist (R.T.) required for positions filled after September 5, 2010.
• ARRT registration in Computed Tomography (CT) required within eighteen (18) months of entry date into position.
• Certification in IV Contrast Administration required within six (6) months of entry date into position.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) required within six (6) months of entry date into position.
• Previous experience as a Radiologic Technologist, required. Previous CT experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of CT equipment and protocols, preferred.

The ideal candidate will be customer service oriented and be passionate about being part of a collaborative caregiving team delivering empathetic