CT Technologist (JR231789)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center seeks a CT Radiologic Technologist to perform CT procedures under radiologist supervision, with independent judgement for imaging diagnosis.

You will prepare patients, acquire high-quality cross-sectional images, assist during biopsies, maintain records, and ensure radiation safety. Opportunity offers a regular two to three weekday schedule, with potential weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Formal radiologic technology training program meeting ARRT requirements.
• NYS Licensed/Registered Radiologic Technologist with ARRT CT certification.
• Radiographic film processor experience.
• CAT Scan Systems familiarity.
• Epic tracking equipment experience.
• OHS Fit Test/OHS Annual Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Patient and Room Preparation: enter patient data in Epic and position patient for scan.
• Obtain cross sectional images with proper protocols for high-quality diagnosis.
• Direct involvement during biopsy procedures, assist radiologist, monitor progression.
• Photograph and label scan images, process and display final images for interpretation.
• Maintain records of image slices, injections, and related data.
• Observe radiation safety rules for patients and staff.
• Train associates and students in CAT Scan procedures.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of assigned area.
• Perform duties of a 4T technologist as needed.
• Perform other related assigned tasks.

Skills

Independent judgment

Radiologic technology

CT imaging

Patient positioning

Education

High School Diploma

Radiologic technology training program

ARRT CT certification

NYS license as Radiologic Technologist

Associate's Degree

Tools

Epic tracking system

CAT Scan Systems

Radiographic film processor

OHS Fit Test/OHS Annual Assessment

Job description

Introduction

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To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

Overview

Under the direction of radiologist, performs Cat Scan Procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for imaging diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.

This position is two to three weekdays per week, typically Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12p-830p. Additional weekend coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Patient and Room Preparation: This task includes a) entering patient data into Epic and other appropriate computer systems as necessary. b) Placing the patient on the scan table in the correct position for the scan to be performed. c) Acquire appropriate scout image for procedure.

• Obtain cross sectional images: This task includes the proper setting of protocols and sequences to obtain high quality images for diagnosis by the radiologist.

• Direct involvement during procedure: This task involves a) the assistance at the side of the radiologist during biopsy procedures as needed. b) Constant attention to the progression of the procedure while in the control room, monitoring progression of biopsy procedure c) Involved with operating injector when necessary.

• Photographing and processing of images: This task includes photographing and labeling scan images, processing and displaying final images on viewing machines for radiologist interpretation.

• Maintain all necessary records of image slices, injections, etc.

• Observe all rules and regulations regarding radiation safety for patients and staff.

• Train other associates and students in CAT Scan procedures.

• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of assigned area.

• Perform duties of a 4T technologist as needed.

• Perform other related assigned tasks

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Satisfactory completion of a formal radiologic technology training program that meets the requirements for certification by the ARRT.

• NYS Licensed/Registered Radiologic Technologist. ARRT Certification in CT.

• Radiographic film processor

• CAT Scan Systems

• Epic tracking equipment

• OHS Fit Test/OHS Annual Assessment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree