CT Tech I

About the role

The best thing about this role is the opportunity to make a difference by improving the health of our patients. We are committed to helping the population we serve and our communities achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt, efficient, courteous services to patients while performing high-quality CT exams.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Absesses data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements and provide the care needed.
• Performs diagnostic x-rays as needed.
• Complies with the job description of the Diagnostic X-ray Technologist II as necessary.
• Ensures that patient information is acceptable (Order for Exam and Lab work).
• Properly positions patient and makes patient comfortable.
• Images the patient according to approved Cat Scan protocols 100% of the time.
• Reviews images and sends to PACS for interpretation.
• Closes exam in EPIC/PACS.
• Prepares, identifies and/or administers medication as prescribed by a licensed practitioner when applicable.
• Transports patients to and from the room when required as noted by leadership.
• Provides a safe environment to our patients.
• Explains all procedures to patients and answers any questions or concerns regarding the test 100% of the time.
• Properly screens the patient (reviews medical history).
• Performs clinical pause before starting each exam.
• Ensures that the room is clean and ready for patients both before and after an exam 100% of the time.
• Maintains adequate level of inventory in all rooms within diagnostic Radiology.
• Restocks supplies within rooms as observed by leadership.
• Cleans and organizes CT Scan room after patient use as observed by leadership.
• Reviews and completes the daily checklists for safe patient care and regulatory readiness.
• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Maintains competence through continuing education 100% of the time as noted by leadership.
• Maintains appropriate continuing education credits to keep up licensure 100% of the time as recorded by leadership.
• Attends the necessary meetings to keep up with changes within the department.
• Attends monthly department meetings 90-95% of the time as recorded in the meeting minutes.
• Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.
• Performs other duties as requested and observed by leadership.

Requirements

• Completion of a formal radiology technology training program in an AMA approved school, required.
• New graduates accepted.
• NYS license (NYS Temporary Permit for new graduates), required.
• ARRT Registered as a Radiologic Technologist within 180 days from date of hire, required.
• NYS Registered as a Radiologic Technologist within 180 days from date of hire, required.
• ARRT CT certification within 2 years of hire/ within job role (career ladder promotion), preferred.
• BLS certification, required.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a formal radiology technology training program in an AMA approved school, required.

Skills

• Clinical Skills
• Computer Skills
• Multi-Tasking
• Customer Service
• Critical Thinking
• Interacting with People
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Time Management
• Quality Control
• Reliability

Physical Requirements

• Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs, of force constantly to move objects.
• Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking.
• Constant typing/ clerical/ dexterity, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/ monitor/ computer use.
• Hazards: Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, radiation/radiant energy.

Working Conditions

• Occasional noise.

Total Rewards

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retail benefits including an employer match.
• And more!

Pay Range

USD $40.58/Hr. - USD $60.87/Hr.