CT Technologist - WCINYP- Mobile Unit ($10,000 NEW HIRE BONUS - payout details apply)

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

41d•$51 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

$10,000 new hire bonus will be distributed in the following increments: Date of hire: $2,500 6 months: $5,000 1 year: $2,500 Under general guidance, operates computed tomography to assist in the safe and efficient diagnosis and assessment of patient conditions, in accordance with established procedures. This role will operate in a state-of-the-art mobile CT truck. Responsible for performing diagnostic imaging procedures on patients in various locations within New York City. Primary duties will include operating the mobile CT scanner, preparing patients for scans, and ensuring image quality.

Requirements

High School Diploma
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.
Current, active and unrestricted New York State License in Radiographic Technology (R).
ARRT (CT) Certification.
NYS Intravenous Contrast Administration Certification
BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association)

Responsibilities

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.
Takes appropriate scans to determine areas of possible pathology. Modifies testing parameters, under direction, to ensure accurate imaging.
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.
Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice using established department procedures/protocols.
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.
Assists current and new employees in the use of systems/equipment and departmental policies and procedures.
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.
Maintains 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.