Sr. CT Technologist
Albany Medical Center · Albany, NY · 16 mo ago
Healthcare$77k–$119k/yrFull-time
Maintained Duties
- Maintains competent imaging skills in practicing modality/s.
- Strives to grow and develop, creating a professional, progressive Imaging department with a positive atmosphere.
- P Practices in compliance with Hospital /department policy as well as New York state and accrediting agency's standards.
- Assumes charge tech responsibility when assigned by Manager or MIT V; may be assigned additional responsibilities as per Department Manager and MIT V.
- Precepts new MITs if no experience training technologists in modality, must take preceptor course; precepts new MITs.
- Assists Physicians in all aspects of procedures in their assigned area.
- Provides a safe positive experience for the patient.
- On-call responsibility Rotates thru Main Department and all satellite areas.
- Acts as a mentor and preceptor to new staff and students.
- Actively supports AMCH and the imaging department in maintaining proper accreditations.
- Enters patient data into computer systems accurately.
- QA’s images and patient information for accuracy prior to sending to PACs.
- Obtains peripheral IV access and injects contrast material, where required.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
- Must be a graduate of an approved one-year AMA Radiologic Technology School - required
- 4-5 years’ experience - required
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age and special characteristics of the patient.
- NYS DOH Diagnostic license Upon Hire - required
- ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire - required
- salary commensurate with experience
Physical Demands
- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Constantly
- Sitting - Rarely
- Lifting - Frequently
- Carrying - Frequently
- Pushing - Occasionally
- Pulling - Occasionally
- Climbing - Occasionally
- Stooping - Frequently
- Kneeling - Frequently
- Crouching - Frequently
- Crawling - Occasionally
- Reaching - Frequently
- Handling - Frequently
- Grasping - Frequently
- Feeling - Constantly
- Talking - Constantly
- Hearing - Constantly
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly