Job Title: CT Technologist
Job Category: Radiology / Imaging
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 13 Weeks
Employment Type: Contract
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours: 40 hours/week
Work Setting: Fully Onsite
Pay Rate: $65 – $76/hour
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced CT Technologist to perform CT procedures and diagnostic imaging studies in a hospital Radiology department. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of hospital-based CT experience, strong patient-care skills, and experience following imaging protocols, radiation-safety standards, and quality-assurance procedures. Cardiac CT experience is preferred/required.
Responsibilities
- Perform CT procedures according to established protocols to produce accurate and high-quality diagnostic images.
- Select appropriate kV and mA techniques based on patient and examination requirements.
- Perform daily quality-control and equipment calibration checks.
- Verify that imaging equipment is properly calibrated and functioning before performing patient studies.
- Assess and respond appropriately to patient needs before, during, and after imaging procedures.
- Administer contrast or radiopharmaceutical agents according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Perform quality-control, quality-assurance, and safety testing.
- Follow radiation-safety guidelines and comply with the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle.
- Maintain department documentation, equipment logs, manuals, and charge documents.
- Identify and report equipment issues and maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Maintain, develop, and retrieve patient images and electronic data for Radiologist interpretation.
- Order patient-specific radiopharmaceutical doses when required.
- Receive and verify radiopharmaceuticals according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Verify dose activity levels before administration.
- Provide appropriate patient monitoring and support throughout imaging procedures.
- Follow all departmental policies, imaging protocols, and patient-safety standards.
Required Education
- Graduate of a JCERT-approved School of Radiologic Technology.
- Bachelor's Degree required.
Required Licensure & Certifications
- Active New York State Radiologic Technologist License (L.R.T.).
- Active ARRT Certification.
- Active AHA BLS Certification.
- Active AHA ACLS Certification.
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a CT Technologist in a hospital Radiology department.
- Strong experience performing CT procedures.
- Cardiac CT experience preferred/required.
- Strong patient monitoring and assessment skills.
- Knowledge of Radiology procedures and CT imaging protocols.
- Ability to assess and respond to patient needs before, during, and after procedures.
- Strong understanding of radiation safety and quality-assurance procedures.
- Ability to operate CT imaging equipment safely and effectively.
- Strong communication and patient-care skills.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Schedule & Assignment Details
Monday–Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Day Shift
40 hours per week
Fully onsite
13-week contract