Part Time CT Technologist

Summit Health Management; City of Rye (NY); On-site; USD 51,921 - 64,912; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k savings plan

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New York is seeking a CAT Scan Technologist to perform radiographic and CAT scan examinations. The role involves preparing patients, setting up equipment, and ensuring quality imaging while adhering to safety protocols. A New York State and/or Connecticut License along with ARRT Certification is required. Candidates must have excellent patient skills and be knowledgeable in anatomy and imaging techniques.

Qualifications

• New York State and/or Connecticut License and ARRT Certification required.
• Maintaining superior diagnostic imaging in accordance with standardized procedures.
• Excellent patient and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist patients for CAT scan procedures.
• Set up CAT scan equipment and obtain quality images.
• Educate patients about the procedures and instructions.

Skills

Patient education

Anatomical positioning

Contrast media preparation

Safety procedure adherence

Excellent communication

Education

New York State and/or Connecticut License

ARRT Certification with BD and CT modalities

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Bone Density equipment

PACS systems

Job description

# **About Our Company**We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies , , , , and .When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.**Please Note:** We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.# **Job Description**Title: CAT Scan TechnologistUnder the direction of the Chief Technologist or his/her designee, the Radiologic Technologist III performs radiographic and CAT scan examinations 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.**Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:*** Prepare and assist patients for CAT scan procedures as requested by a physician. As well as review patient orders in advanced to ensure proper exam has been requested.* Educate patients about the procedures to be performed including contrast material administration and its possible contraindications and adverse effects.* Set up CAT scan equipment and apparatus by selecting appropriate protocols and required for any prescribed procedures.* Obtain optimum quality CAT scan images through employment of proper anatomical positioning, slice thickness and other required techniques in accordance with the protocols designed by the radiologists.* Instruct patients with proper pre and post scan instructions, including but not limited to Barium and IV prep breathing instructions during the scan, and post scan instructions.* Obtains essential information from patients, medical records, and previous scans for clinical correlation.* Prepare intravenous contrast media.* Operates Radiographic or Bone Density equipment for diagnostic quality imaging for Radiologist interpretation.* Observe and follow safety procedures to include universal precautions.* Verify proper patient identification on the study and route it PACS.* Process studies onto CD for patient study requests while maintaining proper HIPPA compliance.* Ensure ALARA and Image Gently is being followed.* Maintain a daily log of patients seen.* Maintain Cleanliness of equipment and working area.* Maintain familiarity of the emergency drugs and the equipment’s location.* Practice sterile technique and prevent cross contamination when indicated.* Ability to maintain a great knowledge in human anatomy and cross section anatomy, proper positioning skills, and appropriate utilization of protocols and scanning techniques.* Maintain familiarity with the departments booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems.* Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and fulfillment of continuing education requirements.* Demonstrate commitment of total quality management and the tenets of service excellence by acting in accordance with the organizational mission at all times* Provide excellent and responsible service to patients, relatives and other members of WMG.* Promote and follow WMG policies, rules, and regulations.* Execution of related duties as necessary or as assigned.* Able to assist and follow department protocol during medical emergencies.* Ability to maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.* Candidates will be cross trained upon hire to perform any applicable modalities to meet department need**Required Qualifications:*** New York State and/or Connecticut License and ARRT Certification with BD and CT modalities.* Maintaining superior diagnostic imaging in accordance with standardized procedures.* Excellent patient and people skills. Ability to maintain a great knowledge in human anatomy and cross section anatomy, and pathology. Able to communicate urgent findings with Radiologist.* Proper positioning skills, and appropriate utilization of protocols and scanning techniques.* High knowledge with variety of routine procedures and applications.* Ability to maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.Pay Range: $37.69 - $47.12 HourlyThe provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.# **About Our Commitment**## **Total Rewards at VillageMD**Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. 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