Overview

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Responsibilities

The Cat Scan Technologist is responsible for, selecting proper technical factors for examinations, access IV site and administered the contrast media. Performs Medication Management including storage, rotation and temperature requirements. Prepares oral contrast. Knowledge of PACS, completing and sending images and the scanning of documents. Reconstructs/ post process images according to protocols. Disposes of biomedical waste using CDC and OSHA guidelines. Must follow all Federal, State and hospital health safety codes especially in reference to Radiation, electrical and mechanical safety. Adequately explain procedures to patients. Maintain registration with ARRT including CE credits. Proficient in the use of MediTech (RIS).

Qualifications

Understands written and verbal instructions. Manual dexterity for manipulating function of equipment. Graduate of an approved school for Radiologic Technology. Licensed for New York State in Radiologic technology including permit for injections. Registered or eligible by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; advanced certification preferred.