Registered CT Technologist - Massena Hospital

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU

At St. Lawrence Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Same Day pay through Daily Pay

• Paid vacation & holiday pay

• Medical, dental, vision, hearing benefits

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SUMMARY

Performs diagnostic CT and X-ray exams, Screening CT exams and interventional CT procedures in accordance with approved techniques and standards as established by Radiologists, governing and accrediting bodies. Completes the necessary documentation for each exam to ensure Radiologist can provide quality diagnostic interpretation and MH can bill accordingly. Communicates with Radiologist and department Leadership on a routine basis to ensure a high level of care and service for patients and to meet provider needs. Operates CT scanner, general diagnostic radiographic equipment and ancillary support systems to perform CT and diagnostic radiographic procedures per provider orders. This is in accordance with approved techniques, policies and regulatory standards as established by regulatory agencies, standards and policies set forth by the organization. Adheres to the professional standards of the NYS Department of Health, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.

Join the Massena Hospital (MH) team and be part of our mission to provide top-notch healthcare to our community! Massena Hospital is a vital part of our community, offering exceptional healthcare services in a welcoming and compassionate environment. We are an acute care facility with 25 beds, providing a wide range of medical, surgical, and pediatric care.

STATUS: Full-time, Weekends

LOCATION: Massena Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Imaging

SCHEDULE: Friday 11am - 7pm, Saturday 11pm to Sunday 3pm

ATTRIBUTES

• Required: Graduation from an AMA approved program in Radiological Technology required.

• Required: Current New York State licensure or permit to practice as a Radiological Technologist.

• Required: Additional knowledge of cross sectional anatomy, basic knowledge of computer science, and the ability to assess appropriate CT Unit functions.

• Preferred: 2 years of radiology experience in a hospital setting.

• Preferred: 1 year of CT experience in a hospital setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads charts, prescriptions and radiology requests to ascertain the existence of valid physician orders for diagnostic computerized tomography procedures.

• Obtains pertinent clinical information and follows special physician requests noted on prescriptions.

• Prepares contract media according to physician's order or departmental policy.

• Assures proper patient identify prior to performing procedure.

• Initiates life support measures for patients as necessary.

• Lifts and moves patients with assistance, immobilizes patients as necessary.

• Under the direction of a radiologist, performs diagnostic computerized tomography procedures at a technical level.

• Identifies disease abnormalities and physiological processes while performing C.T. scans with initiative to obtain additional scan, view or other technical factors as required to provide maximum information for the Radiologist.

• Selects technical factors and imaging modes on an individual patient basis.

• Practices aseptic technique.

• Per physician’s orders, administers or inject intravenous contrast media which is limited to the placement or insertion of a needle or catheter, not exceeding three inches in length and not above the level of the axilla into a person’s upper extremity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $31.80 - $42.99

Salary : $32 - $43