CT Technologist - Rad CT Scan

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital seeks a CT technologist to perform CT procedures across settings as ordered by licensed providers. You will assist in all radiology operations, ensuring ethical professional conduct per hospital policy and NY state guidelines.

The role requires NYS licensure, ARRT radiographer registration, and progress toward ARRT CT credentials within two years, plus on-call CT duties under the union contract.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the New York State Department of Health and ARRT radiographer registration.
• ARRT CT credentials to be obtained within two years; extension may apply.
• NYSDOH IV contrast certification within two months of orientation.
• On-call CT duties as required by the union contract.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly with physicians, staff and patients.
• Strong composure to deliver quality care in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT procedures in diverse settings as ordered by licensed providers.
• Assist in all aspects of Radiology Department operations.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards per hospital policy and NY guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Licensed by NYS Department of Health

Registered by ARRT (Radiographer)

ARRT (CT) credentials within 2 years

NYSDOH certified to inject IV contrast within 2 months

On-call CT eligibility as per union contract

BLS certification (or within 3 months)

1 year radiographer experience preferred

Six-month extension if ARRT CT credentialing delayed

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. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

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:

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