CT Technologist (PD)

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specialized in Computed Tomography to operate CT equipment, prepare patients for examinations, and ensure all information needed by physicians is accurately obtained for diagnosis.

The role involves administering routine and ER CT procedures, producing high-quality images while minimizing patient stress and exposure, and verifying patient identification prior to scans. Experience with RIS and PACS is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist with certification in IV contrast administration, required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered Technologist (R.T.), preferred.
• BLS, required.
• Minimum five (5) years special procedures radiologic technologist experience, required.
• Ability to use Radiology Information System, PC, and computer controlled radiographic equipment such as a CT scanner and laser camera.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers routine/ER CT procedures and special procedures.
• Produces high quality images with minimal stress and exposure to the patient.
• Checks patient identification to ensure proper administration of CT scans.
• Processes, develops and reformats images; networks images to PACS.
• Performs clerical and technical duties including logging, charges, and data entry.
• Assists in orientation and training of new technologists.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology Program

New York State Radiologic Technologist license with IV contrast

BLS certification

ARRT registration preferred

Minimum 5 years radiologic technologist experience

Tools

PACS

CT scanner

RIS

PC/ computer radiography equipment

Job description

Job Description

Operates Computed Tomography equipment, prepares for examination, and ensures that proper information has been obtained for the physician to make a diagnosis.

Job Responsibility

• * Administers routine/ER CT procedures and special procedures. Produces high quality images with minimum stress and exposure to the patient by dealing tactfully and cooperatively with patients and general public. Provides information and explanation to patient in regard to examination.
• * Checks patient identification in order to ensure proper administration of CT scans.
• * Processes, develops and reformates images as required. Networks images to PACS.
• * Performs clerical and technical duties including, but not limited to: maintaining logs, posting charges, computer data entry.
• * Assists in the orientation and training of new technologists.
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist with certification in IV contrast administration, required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered Technologist (R.T.), preferred.
• BLS, required.
• Minimum five (5) years special procedures radiologic technologist experience, required.
• Ability to use Radiology Information System, PC, and computer controlled radiographic equipment such as a CT scanner and laser camera.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).