Special Procedure CT Tech

City/State:

Mt. Vernon, New York

Grant Funded:

No

Department:

MMV MRI

Bargaining Unit:

1199

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

ALTERNATE WEEKENDS

Scheduled Hours:

10 AM-6 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours:

7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate:

$47.51

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Join our Radiology team and make a difference at a great community based hospital, Montefiore Montefiore Mount Vernon. The hospital is part of the Montefiore Health System, a premier academic health system serving more than 3 million people living in the New York City region and Hudson Valley.

We have fantastic opportunities for Full-Time CT Special Procedure Technologists to join our team.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the radiologist and supervision of the department manager performs CAT SCAN and radiologic and fluoro procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for imaging diagnosis. Educates patients by describing and explaining the procedure as it relates to them. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.

Essential Functions

• Patient and Room Preparation: This task includes (a) Proper Identification of Patient (b) Educating the patient by describing and explaining the procedure as it relates specfically to the patient (c) entering patient data into RIS and other appropriate computer systems as necessary (d) Placing the patient on the scan table in the correct position for the scan to be performed ( e) Choosing the appropriate Protocol based on the body part to be examined. (f) Obtain appropriate scout image for procedure.
• Obtain cross sectional images: This task includes the proper setting of protocols and sequences to obtain high quality images for diagnosis by the radiologist.
• Direct involvement during procedures: Thistask involves. a) Assisting the radiologist during biopsy procedures as needed. (b) Constant attention to the progression of the procedure while in the control room, monitoring progression of biopsy procedure (c) Assist the anesthesiologist in the organization of equipment. (d) Involved with operating MEDRAD injector when necessary.
• Photographing and processing of images: This task includes photographing and labeling scan images, processing and displaying final images on viewing machines for radilogist interpretation.
• Maintain all necessary records of images slices, injections, etc.
• Observe all rules and regulations regarding radiation safety for patients and staff.
• Train other associates and students in CAT Scan procedures.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of assigned area.
• Promotes a culture of safety adhering to the national patient goals.
• Maintains radiation safety for patients and staff.
Perform other related assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Required
• 1-3 years Required
• Registered Radiologic Technologist - Injection Required
• ARRT Required
• Satisfactory completion of a formal training program in radiologic technology. Required

WE OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS WHICH INCLUDES:

• Competitive salary up to $61 an hour (Depending on years of experience)

• Comprehensive health insurance through 1199 (Union)

• Sick days, vacation days, paid family leaves and FMLA

• 10% shift differential for evening and night shifts

• Free Parking for current employees

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital 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.