CT Technologist Level I - Rad-CT Scan

UVM Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh, NY seeks a Radiology CT Technologist to perform CT procedures in diverse settings, following hospital policy and NYS guidelines, under licensed provider orders.

Requirements include NYS license, ARRT CT, BLS, ability to inject IV contrast within orientation period, and willingness to be on-call per union contract; strong interpersonal and quick-thinking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed NY radiologic technologist (DOH) with ARRT CT registration.
• Must obtain ARRT CT credentials within two years.
• Must inject IV contrast within two months of orientation.
• On-call CT duties required per union contract.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT procedures in various settings as ordered by licensed providers.
• Assist in all aspects of Radiology Department operations.
• Deliver ethical and professional patient care per NYS guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Quick thinking

Compassionate care

Education

NYS Department of Health radiologic technologist license

ARRT CT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date.

Primary: 7:00pm-7:30am

Secondary: 3:00pm-3:30am

General Summary

Performs CT procedures in a variety of settings and locations on patients as ordered by licensed providers in an ethical and professional manner according to hospital and departmental policy and according to any applicable New York State guidelines. Must assist in all aspects of the Radiology Department operations

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the New York State Department of Health and be registered by ARRT (Radiographer).
• Must obtain ARRT (CT) credentials within two years Eligibility requirements will be reviewed by employee and manager/supervisor.
• In the event that an employee has unsuccessfully attempted to become registered within the required timeframe, the employee is granted a six-month extension to become registered / credentialed.
• Must be New York State Department of Health certified to inject IV contrast within two (2) months of completing the orientation period.
• Will be responsible for on-call in CT per union contract.
• Requires sufficient sensitivity and interpersonal skills in dealing with apprehensive patients and families in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Requires positive and effective communicating skills for interaction with physicians and staff in any situation.
• Requires an ability to think and act quickly in order to deliver efficient quality care in a variety of stressful situations.
• Must be BLS certified (or obtained within 3 months).
• One year of Radiographer experience preferred.