CT Technician, Saint Joseph's Medical Center-Yonkers, NY - Military veterans preferred

Job Description

Saint Joseph's Medical Center is seeking a CT Technician to maintain inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control sets-up equipment to administer the procedure. Recognizes problems/malfunctions of equipment and may assist in making minor adjustments. Monitors appropriate service action by outside contractors. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment in accordance with established procedures. Greets registered patients at time of visit and triages patients through the patient flow process. Checks schedules and accompanies patients to exam/procedure room. Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing and preparing for exam. Reviews and verifies patient identity, history and requisition for exam to be performed. Performs CT procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic, all neuro exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, biopsies etc. Assists with administration of I.V contrast. Takes appropriate scans to determine areas of possible pathology. Modifies testing parameters, under direction, to ensure accurate imaging. Processes and archives images in accordance with established procedures. Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times. Responsible for maintaining a sterile environment. Ensures standard infection control precautions are observed. Performs computed tomography scan of patient as requested by clinical requisition. Explains procedure to be performed to patient prior to scan and answers any questions throughout scan.

Experience:

Approximately 2 years of experience working as a CT technologist.

NYS Intravenous Contrast Administration certification can be obtained within 6 months of hire. Graduate of approved school of radiography.

Licenses and Certifications

Current, active and unrestricted New York State License in Radiographic Technology (RT)

ARRT Certification

NYS Intravenous Contrast Administration Certification

BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association)

Hourly Based Salary: $33.12293

SJMC offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested applicants should submit CV to: fcatalogna@saintjosephs.org