CT Technologist 1, Inpatient

Responsibilities

Performs CT exams by following and verifying referring provider orders and remaining in compliance with the Imaging Sciences department and all governing bodies.

Shift is M-F 3pm-11:30pm

Qualifications

• Completion of formal training in an approved school of radiologic technology.
• Maintains current NYS licensure and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Basic Life Support certification (BLS).

Career Ladder

• Band One (9510): Non-certified CT technologist - Technologists new to the CT department who require training as well as regular direct supervision or guidance from a more senior technologist.
• Band Two (9511): Certified CT Technologist - With minimal supervision is responsible for performing I-stats, pregnancy tests, starting IV's, scanning patients in a safe and efficient manner, injecting IV contrast, preparing oral contrast, completing all associated paperwork and computer work, and discharging the patient from the CT department with appropriate post CT instructions.
• Band Three (9512): Certified CT Technologist - In addition to the responsibilities of Band Two, serves as a preceptor in the on-boarding of newly hired Technologists directly orienting to equipment, imaging routines and procedures, computer programs and software, as well as departmental and hospital policies. A Band Three technologist is considered a subject matter expert in downtime procedures and acts as super-user when new equipment or programs are introduced to the department. Directly assists in the mentoring of existing employees by providing one-on-one assistance in conjunction with the supervisor. Independently is responsible for performing I-stats, pregnancy tests, starting IV's, scanning patients in a safe and efficient manner, Injecting IV contrast, preparing oral contrast, completing all associated paperwork and computer work, and discharging the patient from the CT department with appropriate post CT instructions.

Schedule

MON/TUE; THU/FRI 2:30 PM - 1:00 AM