CT Technologist - WCINYP ($10,000 NEW HIRE BONUS - *payout details apply)

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking a CT Technologist to join their team in New York. The role involves performing CT scans, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and approximately 2 years of experience in the field. A $10,000 new hire bonus is offered, distributed over the first year.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of radiography.
• Approximately 2 years of experience as a CT technologist.
• NYS Intravenous Contrast Administration certification to be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Greets and assists patients, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Performs computed tomography scans and modifies parameters as needed.
• Maintains equipment and inventory, ensuring proper functioning.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiographic Technology

Contrast Administration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Title: CT Technologist - WCINYP ($10,000 NEW HIRE BONUS - *payout details apply)

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: WCINYP Xray, CT, and PET/CT

Work Days:

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $50.66 - $62.42

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Position Summary:
$10,000 new hire bonus will be distributed in the following increments:
- Date of hire: $2,500
- 6 months: $5,000
- 1 year: $2,500

Job Responsibilities

• Greets registered patients at the time of visit and triages patients through the patient flow process. Checks schedules and accompanies patients to exam/procedure room. Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, and preparing for exam.
• Reviews and verifies patient identity, history, and requisition for the exam to be performed.
• Takes appropriate scans to determine areas of possible pathology. Modifies testing parameters, under direction, to ensure accurate imaging.
• Performs computed tomography scans of patients as requested by clinical requisition. Explains procedures to patients prior to scans and answers any questions throughout the process.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice using established department procedures/protocols.
• Processes and archives images in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining a sterile environment and observing standard infection control precautions.
• Assists current and new employees in the use of systems/equipment and departmental policies and procedures.
• Recognizes problems/malfunctions of equipment and may assist in making minor adjustments. Monitors appropriate service actions by outside contractors. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment as per established procedures.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or escalate needs appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

Approximately 2 years of experience working as a CT technologist.

NYS Intravenous Contrast Administration certification can be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Graduate of an approved school of radiography.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current, active, and unrestricted New York State License in Radiographic Technology (R).
• ARRT (CT) Certification.
• NYS Intravenous Contrast Administration Certification.
• BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association).

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

This position requires the occasional lifting of equipment and patients.

Weill Cornell Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, click here.