Medical Imaging Technologist, CT

Community Care Physicians•Town of Colonie, NY

1d•$35 - $45

About The Position

ImageCare Latham is seeking a skilled and dedicated Medical Imaging Technologist, CT for a full-time position. The technologist provides CT services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, ACR standards, and state regulations, and performs prescribed procedures to produce high-quality diagnostic images for radiologist interpretation. The role involves communicating with patients, reviewing histories and prior reports, obtaining required consent, preparing IV contrast, and consulting with a radiologist when questions or contraindications arise. The technologist operates and maintains CT equipment, monitors and troubleshoots equipment, documents information in relevant systems, and routes studies for radiologist interpretation. The role also includes infection control, emergency response, room restocking and cleaning, quality assurance, recordkeeping, participation in continuous quality improvement, and supporting the orientation of staff. The position may require cross-training and certification in MRI if the technologist is not already trained. Occasional late work for emergency cases and at least one Saturday or weekend shift per month are expected. Compensation is $35.00–$45.00 per hour. The position is eligible for up to a $3,000 recruitment and retention bonus. The company describes its total rewards package as including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and a retirement plan, among other offerings.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year AMA-approved college or technical school.
ARRT radiologic technologist certification and New York State licensure.
CT certification, or willingness to complete CT certification within one year.
Current with continuing education requirements to maintain ARRT certification.
Willingness to work at least one Saturday or weekend shift per month.
Willingness to stay late occasionally for emergency cases after regular working hours.
Willingness to cross-train and become certified in MRI if not already trained.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of CT experience is preferred.
A multi-modality skillset, including MRI, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide CT services according to policy and procedure, accounting for patients’ ages and individual characteristics.
Follow CT standards and practices established by the ACR and state regulations.
Provide prompt service and complete work in a timely manner.
Clean, maintain, and monitor equipment; troubleshoot according to manufacturer recommendations and report problems to the supervisor.
Contact the manufacturer’s service department under the supervisor’s direction.
Operate CT equipment and perform prescribed procedures requested for patients.
Obtain training for IV insertions and prepare IV contrast for injection.
Obtain and document consent for specified procedures.
Review patient history and consult with the radiologist when questions or contraindications arise.
Document pertinent patient history, review available prior reports, and explain procedures to patients.
Use appropriate technical factors and patient positioning to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
Recognize average versus abnormal findings and seek radiologist assistance when uncertain.
Enter pertinent information in Centricity and Nuance, as applicable.
Send studies with completed histories to the correct Merge study list for timely radiologist interpretation.
Perform tasks in accordance with infection control guidelines.
Respond to emergencies and assist with adverse reactions to medications.
Restock scanning rooms, notify appropriate individuals when supplies need reordering, empty laundry, and clean equipment daily.
Accommodate schedule needs and provide emergency coverage as necessary.
Participate in orienting new staff members and others as appropriate.
Participate in continuous quality improvement development.
Maintain records, including occurrence and malfunction reports.
Perform assigned quality assurance testing.
Lift, transport, and position patients, including patients with mobility limitations, as required.
Cross-train and become certified in MRI if not previously trained, if willing.
Stay late occasionally to accommodate emergency cases after regular working hours.
Work at least one Saturday or weekend shift per month.
Be willing to train a licensed R(R).