CT Technologist (F/T, Nights)

Albany Med; United States; On-site; USD 77,075 - 119,466; Full time

Job summary

100 Albany Med Health System is seeking a Medical Imaging Technologist for night shifts in Albany, NY. The role involves performing diagnostic imaging procedures while ensuring patient safety. The position requires a high school diploma, completion of a Radiologic Technology program, and an active NYS DOH license.

Responsibilities include assisting in various procedures, maintaining imaging skills, and mentoring staff. Salary is competitive, ranging from $77,075 to $119,466 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience required, ideally 2 years.
• Ability to perform independently and support inexperienced imaging technologists.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient care specific to age and characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Maintains competent imaging skills.
• Assists physicians during procedures.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort.
• Mentors new staff and students.

Skills

Patient care skills

Radiation safety measures

Imaging technology knowledge

Technical procedures proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

One-year AMA Radiologic Technology School

NYS DOH Diagnostic license

ARRT certification

Job description

Department/Unit: C.T. Scan

Work Shift: Night (United States of America)

Salary Range: $77,075.00 - $119,466.00

The Medical Imaging Technologist under the direction of the Medical Director and/or Section Head, the manager, and Radiologist performs technical procedures and assists in the clinical evaluation and care of the patients. The Medical Imaging Technologist utilizes their specific modality to create diagnostic images and provide patients with a safe positive experience. In radiation producing modalities technologists practice and enforce radiation safety measures in NewYork State Department of Health Code Part 16. Technologists support teaching and continue learning as technology changes for themselves and others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains competent imaging skills in practicing modality(s).
• Strives to grow and develop, creating a professional, progressive imaging department with a positive atmosphere.
• Practices in compliance with hospital/department policy as well as NewYork state and accrediting agency's standards.
• Assists physicians in all aspects of procedures in their assigned area.
• Provides a safe positive experience for the patient.
• On‑call responsibility.
• Rotates through main department and all satellite areas.
• Acts as mentor and preceptor to new staff and students.
• Actively supports AMCH and the imaging department in maintaining proper accreditations.
• Enters patient data into computer systems accurately.
• QA’s images and patient information for accuracy prior to sending to PACs.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age and special characteristics of the patient.
• Obtains peripheral IV access and injects contrast material, where required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required.
• Graduate of an approved one‑year AMA Radiologic Technology School - required.
• 1‑3 years, 2 years’ experience - required.
• Independently able to perform; supports inexperienced MITs.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age and special characteristics of the patient.
• NYS DOH Diagnostic license upon hire - required.
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists upon hire - required.
• Salary commensurate with experience.

Physical Demands

• Standing - constantly walking.
• Standing - constantly sitting.
• Rarely lifting, frequently handling and carrying, frequently pushing, occasionally pulling, occasionally climbing, occasionally balancing.
• Occasionally stooping, frequently kneeling, frequently crouching, frequently crawling, occasionally reaching.
• Frequently handling, grasping, feeling, constantly talking, constantly hearing.
• Repetitive motions: constantly eye/hand/foot coordination, constantly repetitive motions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and NewYork State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.