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East River Medical Imaging, PC · 4 months ago

CT Scan Technologist

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$49/hr - $57/hr

1+ years exp

East River Medical Imaging, PC is a medical imaging facility, and they are seeking a CT Scan Technologist to operate computed tomography scanners for diagnostic purposes. The role involves positioning patients, administering contrast media, and ensuring the quality of images produced during scans.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsPersonal Health

Responsibilities

Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table, using supportive devices to obtain precise patient position and following protocols specified by Radiologist

Administers contrast media intravenously; assists Physician/Nurse in intravenous administration

Enters data such as type of scan requested, slice thickness, scan time, and other technical data into computer

Starts CT scanner to scan designated anatomical area of patient

Talks to patient over intercom system and observes patient through window of control room to monitor patient safety and comfort

Views images of organs or tissue on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures

Daily/Weekly Quality Assurance

Evaluates radiographs, video tape, and computer generated information for technical quality

Qualification

CT specialty training certificationNYS RT License with InjectionActive BLS trainingMS OfficeCustomer ServiceDependabilityQualityProblem Solving

Required

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of MS Office word processing software

CT specialty training certification (ARRT-CT), NYS RT License with Injection, active BLS training

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics

Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments

Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear

The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell