CT Technologist #Per Diem

61st Street Service Corp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

61st Street Service Corporation is seeking a CT Radiology Technologist to join the CT imaging team supporting ColumbiaDoctors. You will perform CT studies, ensure image quality, and assist with patient care in a collaborative environment across practices in the Northeast.

Qualifications include 2+ years of CT/PET-CT experience, NYS license and ARRT CT certification, and BLS. Strong communication and organizational skills are required, with flexible scheduling including weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience, including operating CT/PET-CT equipment.
• NYS License, ARRT CT certified.
• Current BLS required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong de-escalation ability.
• Detail-oriented, flexible, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; able to follow facility policies.
• Proficient with computers and EHR systems, Microsoft Excel/Word, email.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with patients, visitors, vendors, and all faculty and staff.
• Perform CT studies and general radiological procedures with image accuracy.
• Review imaging requests for appropriateness with radiologist.
• Position patient and select imaging options for best results.
• Monitor patient status in CT area and coordinate with care team.
• Ensure quality of finished images prior to radiologist review.
• Operate and maintain CT equipment and maintain logs and PM schedules.
• Handle clerical tasks related to imaging and archiving records.

Skills

Communication skills

De-escalation

Detail orientation

Organization

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Punctuality

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Electronic Health Systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Email systems

Job description

Top Healthcare Provider Network

The 61st Street Service Corporation, provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors. This position will support ColumbiaDoctors, one of the largest multi-specialty practices in the Northeast. ColumbiaDoctors’ practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2,800 physicians, surgeons, dentists, and nurses, offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties.

Opportunity to grow as part of the CT Technologist Career Ladder!

Job Summary:

The CT Radiology Technologist will work in a collaborative environment to provide superior patient care. The incumbent will perform all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving CT images, and will be responsible for the care of the patient while in the CT area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Greet and interact with patients, visitors, vendors, and all faculty and staff.
• Perform CT studies and general radiological procedures:
  • Review imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. Review all questionable orders with the radiologist and, at the radiologist’s discretion, the referring physician.
  • Position patient and select appropriate options to ensure best-case imaging.
  • Observe patient while in the CT area for change in status and make appropriate intervention or contact primary care givers for instruction.
  • Judge diagnostic quality of finished medical images prior to submission to radiologist for interpretation.
  • Offer detailed explanation of diagnostic procedures to patients and answer questions as appropriate.
• Operate and maintain equipment on a daily basis, maintaining logbooks with equipment performance data: schedule PM, perform QA, maintain records required for and participate in inspections.
• Perform clerical responsibilities associated with acquisition, processing, and archiving of patient records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalency.
• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience, including operating PETCT equipment.
• NYS License, ARRT/CT certified.
• Current BLS required.
• Must have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to deescalate stressful situations.
• Candidate must demonstrate strong aptitude for detail, flexibility, punctuality, and ability to work independently.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Must be able to make sound judgments and execute the appropriate actions based on the needs of patients and knowledge of facility policies and procedures.
• Basic proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email systems, etc.
• Will provide coverage as requested throughout practices as needed (multiple sites and flexible schedule including weekends).

Hourly Rate Ranges: $56.85 - $77.09

Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.

61st Street Service Corporation

At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.