CT Technologist

Northwell Health; Village/Town of Mount Kisco (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform CT scan imaging procedures and ensure high-quality images for physician diagnosis. You will prepare patients, position them, and operate CT equipment according to protocol.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program, NYS licensure, ARRT registration, and prior radiology experience. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• New York State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist is required.
• 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 anxiety.
• Ensures consent for the procedure has been obtained when necessary.
• Positions patient on examination table for accurate testing.
• Sets up equipment to perform the procedure in a timely manner.
• Performs CT scan procedures as prescribed by ordering physician.
• Calculates and enters number of scans to be obtained.
• Obtains images of the anatomical area of interest.
• Ensures proper views and techniques; determines need for additional evaluation.
• Collects relevant data for physician interpretation.
• Monitors patient condition during examination and reports changes.
• Reviews images in the computer system for accuracy.
• Ensures accuracy of patient data and processes imaging and CDs as required.
• Gathers prior related patient reports as needed.
• Performs routine calibration checks and minor repairs on equipment.
• Adheres to Infection Control guidelines and maintains a clean work area.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Job description

Job Description

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

Job Responsibility

• 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.

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).