Registered CT Tech (1199 GH)

Responsibilities

• Provides daily coordination of the CT modality, insures that patient and provider needs are met and communication is maintained between all parties to include staff, radiologists, providers, and patients.
• Performs CT procedures utilizing the principles and knowledge of anatomy, positioning and radiographic techniques to include collimation, shielding, and exposure factors to minimize radiation dose to the patient.
• Provides clinical instruction, mentoring, and assessment for all CT staff.
• Under the direction and guidance of the radiologist facilitates implementation and communication of new or updated protocols to internal and external care areas and providers.
• Follows organizational standards (safe patient handling) to include but not limited to patient identification, patient education, consents, and order verification and infection control.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient, family, and staff and verifies pregnancy status if appropriate per department and regulatory standards.
• Responsible for QA/QC procedures as designated and maintains standards of these programs. This includes processes involving CT equipment, image quality, documentation and radiation dose reporting and control.
• Performs general radiographic procedures utilizing the principles and knowledge of anatomy, positioning and radiographic techniques to include collimation, shielding, and exposure factors to minimize radiation dose to the patient.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Radiologic Technology program
• BLS within 3 months of hire
• New York State Department of Health Licensure, Registered with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists), ARRT Registry in CT

Qualifications

• Union 1199 SEIU (GH)

Skills

• Knowledge of anatomy and radiographic techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, providers, and staff
• Experience with CT procedures and QA/QC procedures

Benefits

• Variable shift schedule
• Weekend rotation requirement
• On-call requirement

Pay

The listed base pay range is $35.86 - $53.21 for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components.