CT Technologist - FT Nights- Sign on Bonus offered

Northwell Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 93.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign On Bonus Offered - $7,500

Descripción de la vacante

Northwell Health is seeking a CT Technologist to produce diagnostic CT images and provide compassionate patient care within the radiology department. Responsibilities include exam prioritization, patient identification, and coordination with nursing units.

The role requires CT certification, NY license with injection privileges, and 1–2 years CT experience. Join a large health system known for comprehensive imaging services and a strong commitment to patient safety.

Formación

• Graduate of a School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT CT certification or obtain within 1 year of hire.
• New York State Radiologic License with Injection privileges.
• 1–2 years of CT clinical experience.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate throughput for CT patients and prioritize exams.
• Identify patients and verify imaging orders before exams.
• Explain procedures to patients with professionalism and empathy.
• Perform IV cannulation and iStat testing per policy.
• Position patients and adjust exposure to obtain quality CT images.
• Operate contrast media injectors under physician supervision.
• Ensure radiation safety and maintain equipment and rooms.
• Document exams in RIS/PACS and coordinate with nursing units.

Conocimientos

CT imaging

Patient care

Radiology safety

Positioning/exposure

Educación

Radiologic Technology degree

ARRT CT certification

New York State Radiologic License with Injection

Descripción del empleo

Sign On Bonus Offered - $7,500

Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.

Purpose: Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to produce diagnostic CT images of designated anatomic areas as prescribed by established scan protocols, while providing the appropriate care to the age of the patient served by the department of radiology.

• Coordinates timely throughput for CT patients, by prioritizing exams based on priority level. Escalates hurdles to timely completion to Lead CT Technologist or Manager.
• Properly identifies patient using two patient identifiers, checks the imaging order for complete information, proper exam and/or procedure and schedules/prioritizes as needed, and assess risk of pregnancy prior to commencing with exam or procedure.
• Explains the procedure to the patient with professionalism and compassion.
• Performs IV cannulation, as prescribed by Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), using aseptic technique as per NYS DOH Scope of Practice. Performs iStat testing in accordance with the established policies.
• Positions patient ensuring patient comfort and modesty. Selects proper imaging protocol reflective of imaging order, maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and adjusts exposure techniques to obtain optimal CT images.
• Operates power injectors in preparation for and administration of contrast media under the direct supervision of the supervising physician in accordance with department policy and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and practices radiation safety.
• Is proficient in the operation of post processing workstations. Performs critique of exam for completeness and correct labeling. Is responsible for accurate and timely exam verification within the hospital’s RIS system and archival of completed studies to the PACS system.
• Follows infection control and safety guidelines, cleans and disinfects scanner and exam rooms. Properly stocks assigned room prior to the start and end of shift.
• Protocols exams for the next day to ensure that the examinations were scheduled properly, flag any contraindications and requests revised orders as necessary.
• Coordinates all aspects of care for the CT patient to include, but not limited to: coordination, and participation as necessary, of patient transportation to the appropriate areas, communicates pertinent patient information with nursing units, exercises ethical judgment and critical thinking when performing their duties, maintains strict patient confidentiality, monitors patient’s comfort while in the CT department.

Description

Purpose: Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to produce diagnostic CT images of designated anatomic areas as prescribed by established scan protocols, while providing the appropriate care to the age of the patient served by the department of radiology.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinates timely throughput for CT patients, by prioritizing exams based on priority level. Escalates hurdles to timely completion to Lead CT Technologist or Manager.
• Properly identifies patient using two patient identifiers, checks the imaging order for complete information, proper exam and/or procedure and schedules/prioritizes as needed, and assess risk of pregnancy prior to commencing with exam or procedure.
• Explains the procedure to the patient with professionalism and compassion.
• Performs IV cannulation, as prescribed by Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), using aseptic technique as per NYS DOH Scope of Practice. Performs iStat testing in accordance with the established policies.
• Positions patient ensuring patient comfort and modesty. Selects proper imaging protocol reflective of imaging order, maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and adjusts exposure techniques to obtain optimal CT images.
• Operates power injectors in preparation for and administration of contrast media under the direct supervision of the supervising physician in accordance with department policy and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and practices radiation safety.
• Is proficient in the operation of post processing workstations. Performs critique of exam for completeness and correct labeling. Is responsible for accurate and timely exam verification within the hospital’s RIS system and archival of completed studies to the PACS system.
• Follows infection control and safety guidelines, cleans and disinfects scanner and exam rooms. Properly stocks assigned room prior to the start and end of shift.
• Protocols exams for the next day to ensure that the examinations were scheduled properly, flag any contraindications and requests revised orders as necessary.
• Coordinates all aspects of care for the CT patient to include, but not limited to: coordination, and participation as necessary, of patient transportation to the appropriate areas, communicates pertinent patient information with nursing units, exercises ethical judgment and critical thinking when performing their duties, maintains strict patient confidentiality, monitors patient’s comfort while in the CT department.

Education

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Graduate of a School of Radiologic Technology
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in relevant field *or equivalent experience
• American College of Radiology (ARRT) CT Certification or Acquire within 1 year of hire

Work Experience Minimum License, Registration And Certification Requirements

• Preferred One (1) - Two (2) years of clinical experience in CT

License, Registration, Or Certification Requirements

• Valid New York State (NYS) Radiological License with Injection
• Basic Life support (BLS) Certification

Working Conditions

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Some occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
• Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
• Org Unit: 1369
• Department: CT Scan
• Exempt: No
• Salary: $50.47 - $67.83