Cat Scan Technologist

Job Title

White Plains, New York

Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
• Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnaires
• Assumes responsibilities for designated areas and/or procedures and produces good technical images, reviewing completed exams for quality, completeness for the type of test ordered
• Assists physicians during procedures as necessary
• Performs equipment Quality assurance and calibrations as needed, lets Sr. staff know when supplies are low and need to be ordered.
• Will be required to work in case of emergency procedures or when situations arise in the department. Works on call, holiday, overtime and/or day, evening, and overnight shift coverage to help maintain adequate and safe coverage for the department
• Maintains the cleanliness of all work areas, equipment, and accessories. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to Bio Med or Senior staff
• Processes images, or prints CD's if needed
• Performs routine office duties, such as answering phones, checking previous reports/ films, documents information on patients' in EPIC, hospital RIS and PACs digital x-ray system
• Notifies transport when patients are ready to be picked up or returned to floors
• May be assigned as an instructor or preceptor
• Will treat all people/staff in a professional and courteous manner, upholding the hospitals behavioral standards.
• Introduces self, uses 2 patient identifiers, and explains the exam to the patient and/or family member.
• Knowledgeable and skillful in providing care and meeting the physical and psychosocial needs of different patient populations including neonate/ newborn pediatric/adolescent, adults, and geriatric groups
• Performs New York State and ACR quality assurance tasks and calibrations
• Performs other related duties as required, attends staff meetings and in-services
• Duties and hours may change according to the needs of the department or hospital
• On standby/ call for emergency department coverage
• Performs all other related duties as assigned
• Aware of department specific protocols and policies; such as Stroke Program / Code Gray, IV & Oral contrast, etc.

Qualifications

• High School Required and Certificate allied health education and accredited radiography school or hospital-based program Required or Associate Degree allied health education and accredited radiography school or hospital-based program Preferred
• 1-3 years 2 years of experience Preferred
• Assumes responsibilities for designated areas and/or procedures and produces good technical images, reviewing completed exams for quality, completeness for the type of test ordered (High proficiency)
• Assists physicians during procedures as necessary (Medium proficiency)
• Performs equipment Quality assurance and calibrations as needed, lets Sr. staff know when supplies are low and need to be ordered. (High proficiency)
• Will be required to work in case of emergency procedures or when situations arise in the department. Works on call, holiday, overtime and/or day, evening, and overnight shift coverage to help maintain adequate and safe coverage for the department (High proficiency)
• Maintains the cleanliness of all work areas, equipment, and accessories. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to Bio Med or Senior staff (High proficiency)
• Processes images, or prints CD's if needed (Medium proficiency)
• Performs routine office duties, such as answering phones, checking previous reports/ films, documents information on patients' in EPIC, hospital RIS and PACs digital x-ray system (High proficiency)
• Continuing education requirements need to be upheld to meet the standards set forth by governing bodies. Current standards are 24 ECE credits over a two-year period depending on year of birth.
• DOH IV certification preferred or by completion of 6-month orientation.
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT registered (RT) and radiograph(R) and or (CT) certified or NMTCB registered (CNMT), and documented training and experience in operating CT equipment and radiation physics and protection. Upon Hire Required
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association within 90 Days Required
• New York State-Department of Health Radiology License Upon Hire Required or New York State-Department of Health Limited Permit Upon Hire Required
• New York Stat-Department of Health IV certification within 6m within 180 Days Required
• Radiation dose pledge for both Image Gently and Image Wisely through the American College of Radiology (ACR) will be performed during the orientation process and before end of probationary period (6M).within 180 Days Required
• Passing advanced CT examination /certification (ARRT) within 1 year from date of hire.within 1 Year Required

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.