CT Technologist: Where Clarity Meets Care

Job Description

Job Description

The Position 

Are you ready to elevate your career at the forefront of diagnostic imaging? Rego Park Imaging, Northwell Health's affiliate Ambulatory Imaging Center, is seeking a dynamic CT Technologist to join our elite team. Here, you won't just perform scans; you'll be instrumental in shaping patient outcomes through precision and compassion.

You'll operate our state-of-the-art, newest generation CT scanner, renowned for their unparalleled speed, clarity, and dose efficiency. This isn't just about advanced equipment; it's about leveraging technology to provide the most accurate and insightful diagnostics possible. Your expertise will be crucial in a diverse range of complex studies, including intricate Body, Chest, Neuro, MSK, and advanced Cardiac CT scans, all delivered with a steadfast commitment to patient-centered care. If you're passionate about innovation and making a profound difference with every scan, this is your opportunity to thrive in a high-volume, high-impact environment.

The Location

At Rego Park Imaging, Northwell Health’s premier affiliate Ambulatory Imaging Center in Rego Park, NY, we are dedicated to redefining diagnostic excellence. Our mission is to deliver the most advanced and complex imaging care with unwavering patient-centered compassion and respect, playing a critical role in advancing the health and care plans for the entire Queens and surrounding communities.

Located at 95-25 Queens Blvd Rego Park NY 11374, our expansive facility is poised to become Northwell’s largest affiliate Ambulatory Imaging Center, distinguished by its unparalleled size, scope, complexity, and patient volume. Within our state-of-the-art Body and Breast Imaging Divisions, a dedicated team of 30+ FTEs operates comprehensive modalities including CT, MRI, US, X-ray, DEXA, Mammography, and PETCT. These are not just machines; they are powerful tools used for both precise diagnostic imaging and sophisticated image-guided procedures, ensuring the highest level of care.

What truly sets us apart is our incredibly strong and supportive staff culture. We are a highly collaborative team, deeply committed to mutual support, continuous learning, and fostering an environment where every professional feels valued. This dedication to our team makes Rego Park Imaging a genuinely great place to work, offering an unparalleled opportunity to grow your expertise, contribute to groundbreaking diagnostics, and profoundly impact patient lives every single day.

Job Responsibility

• Prepares patients for examination and explains procedures and sets up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion. 
• Ensures that a questionnaire form for IV contrast materials has been obtained and screens for pregnancy. 
• Performs CT procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, biopsies, etc. 
• Prepares patient for exam by placing and positioning patient on exam table within the gantry. 
• Adjusts and ensures proper slice thickness and couch increment. 
• In collaboration with Radiologist, extends parameters, if needed, within established imaging protocols. 
• Adjusts CT equipment to capture appropriate field of view and transmits cases to on-call Radiologist through use of Tele-Radiology system, as well as administers intravenous (IV) and oral contrast agents as per Radiologist order and performs venipuncture of the appropriate gauge necessary for examination. 
• Explains in layman's terms the administration of IV contrast, and completes the IV Contrast Information Sheet with information provided by the patient, family member or health care proxy. 
• Utilizes appropriate flush technique for an existing IV line, if needed and utilizes power injector to administer IV contrast, as well as recognizes and assists in the treatment of contrast agent reactions and IV extravasations. 
• Performs routine x-ray procedures as needed. 
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions 

Expectations & Goals include: 

• Ensure that Patient Safety, particularly related to Patient Identification, is included in each patient experience.
• Foster positive communication, create positive patient experiences, and deliver Service Excellence during every patient interaction.
• Aligning Imaging’s strategic vision to meet the needs of Northwell Health’s clinical programs in the surrounding communities.
• Strengthen existing relationships, while establishing new relationships with referring physicians and surrounding communities to ensure timely access to imaging care. 

Job Qualification

• Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.  
• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist. 
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered Technologist (R.T.) required for positions filled after September 5, 2010.
• ARRT registration in Computed Tomography (CT) required within eighteen (18) months of entry date into position. 
• Certification in IV Contrast Administration required within six (6) months of entry date into position. 
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) required within six (6) months of entry date into position.