CT Technologist

Northwell; Village/Town of Mount Kisco (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Mount Kisco, NY seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform CT imaging procedures and prepare patients for examinations, ensuring quality images for physician interpretation.

The role requires NYS licensure, ARRT registration, and prior radiology experience. You will position patients, operate CT equipment, and help maintain safety and infection control while providing compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program is required.
• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist is required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered Technologist (R.T.) is required.
• Prior radiology technology experience is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for examination.
• Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve patient of anxiety.
• Ensures patient is screened according to protocol and confirms consent when necessary.
• Positions patient on examination table for optimal testing.
• Sets up equipment to administer the proper procedure promptly.
• Performs CT scan procedures as prescribed by ordering physician.
• Calculates and enters number of scans to be obtained.
• Obtains images of anatomical area of interest.
• Ensures proper views and techniques; determines need for further evaluation.
• Collects data and calculations for physician interpretation.
• Monitors patient condition during examination and reports changes.
• Reviews images in computer system and ensures data accuracy.
• Gathers previous related patient reports as required.
• Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks on equipment.
• Adheres to Infection Control guidelines and maintains cleanliness.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program

New York State Radiologic Technologist license

ARRT Registered Technologist (R.T.)

Job description

Job Description:

Performs cat scan imaging procedures. Ensures proper information is obtained for physician diagnosis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient for examination.
• Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve patient of anxiety.
• Ensures patient is screened according to protocol, and assures consent for the procedure has been obtained, when necessary.
• Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions.
• Sets-up equipment to administer the proper procedure in timely fashion.
• Performs cat scan procedures as prescribed by ordering physician.
• Calculates and enters number of scans to be obtained.
• Obtains images of anatomical area of interest.
• Ensures proper views and images have been obtained and proper techniques have been employed; determines need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.
• Collects all pertinent data and calculations for physician interpretation.
• Monitors patient condition by directly observing patient during examination, recognizing and reporting abnormal changes.
• Acknowledges and reviews images in computer system.
• Ensures accuracy of all patient data. Processes imaging and prints CDs, as required.
• Gathers previous related patient reports, as required.
• Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts equipment, as required.
• Adheres to Infection Control guidelines in the performance of duties. Maintains cleanliness of work area, equipment and accessories.
• Performs related duties as required.

Work Shift:

Wednesdays (9:30PM - 7:00AM)

Thursdays & Saturdays (9:00PM -7:00PM)

Fridays (6:00PM - 7:00AM)

*On-Call & Rotating Holiday Coverage

Job Qualification:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program, required.
• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered Technologist (R.T.), required
• Prior radiology technology experience, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, required

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).