CT Technologist - Nights

Overview

CT Technologist - FT Nights at Nuvance Health

Role description retained for internal alignment. The following responsibilities, requirements, and conditions apply to the position as listed.

• Coordinates timely throughput for CT patients, by prioritizing exams based on priority level. Escalates hurdles to timely completion to Lead CT Technologist or Manager.
• Properly identifies patient using two patient identifiers, checks the imaging order for complete information, proper exam and/or procedure and schedules/prioritizes as needed, and assess risk of pregnancy prior to commencing with exam or procedure.
• Explains the procedure to the patient with professionalism and compassion.
• Performs IV cannulation, as prescribed by Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), using aseptic technique as per NYS DOH Scope of Practice. Performs iStat testing in accordance with the established policies.
• Positions patient ensuring patient comfort and modesty. Selects proper imaging protocol reflective of imaging order, maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and adjusts exposure techniques to obtain optimal CT images.
• Operates power injectors in preparation for and administration of contrast media under the direct supervision of the supervising physician in accordance with department policy and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and practices radiation safety.
• Is proficient in the operation of post processing workstations. Performs critique of exam for completeness and correct labeling. Is responsible for accurate and timely exam verification within the hospital’s RIS system and archival of completed studies to the PACS system.
• Follows infection control and safety guidelines, cleans and disinfects scanner and exam rooms. Properly stocks assigned room prior to the start and end of shift.
• Protocols exams for the next day to ensure that the examinations were scheduled properly, flag any contraindications and requests revised orders as necessary.
• Coordinates all aspects of care for the CT patient to include coordination of patient transportation, communicates pertinent patient information with nursing units, exercises ethical judgment and critical thinking when performing duties, maintains strict patient confidentiality, and monitors patient comfort in the CT department.

• Minimum:
  Graduate of a School of Radiologic Technology.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• American College of Radiology (ARRT) CT Certification or acquire within 1 year of hire.

• Valid New York State (NYS) Radiological License with Injection.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

• Preferred 1–2 years of clinical experience in CT.

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination and finger dexterity.
• Occupational:
  Some occupational risk.
• Physical Effort:
  Medium to Heavy effort; may exert up to 35 lbs.
• Physical Environment:
  Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and other typical clinical settings.

Company:
Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1369

Department: CT Scan

Exempt:
No

Salary: $48.07 - $61.52