CT Technologist - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise•Corning, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Guthrie Corning Hospital is hiring a certified CT Technologist for its Imaging Services department on a per-diem basis. The role offers the opportunity to gain experience and expand skills within one hospital and a consistent team, with potential cross-training based on the technologist’s interests. The technologist maintains the daily functions of the CT Department under the direction of a radiologist and chief technologist, with minimum supervision, and also performs Radiologic Technologist I duties in the Radiology Department. The technologist performs requested imaging examinations, including technical aspects of CT, mammography, and additional modalities for inpatients and outpatients according to established procedures. The role includes equipment quality checks, coordinating and scheduling tests, following hospital and department policies, and demonstrating clinical and technical competencies. The position may require working alone on a shift or call, responding to emergencies, and covering schedule needs on any shift. A variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays, may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of a 24-month Radiologic Technology program at an American Medical Association-approved school.
Registered and licensed CT Technologist meeting ARRT and New York State requirements, or holding a temporary New York State license pending.
Possess and maintain a New York State injection license.
CPR certified.
ARRT(CT) certification required.
Able to lift, push, reach, bend, stop, and walk in order to care for patients.
Able to perform a stand-pivot transfer with a patient.
Able to sit or stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

Perform imaging examinations requested by referring physicians.
Perform technical aspects of CT, mammography, and additional modality examinations for inpatients and outpatients according to established procedures.
Perform routine equipment resolution checks and other quality-control procedures as needed.
Schedule and coordinate tests under the professional supervision of the radiologist.
Follow all hospital and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrate clinical and technical competencies in accordance with department standards.
Respond quickly to emergencies and help ensure patient safety, including sounding alarms and moving patients to safety when necessary.
Work independently on a shift or call and complete work efficiently.
Verify exam images and send them to PACS.
Maintain an inventory of coupling agent, drugs, and other supplies; requisition materials as needed.
Accept appropriate non-routine work assignments.
Work assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Sit or stand for prolonged periods while performing examinations.