CT Technologist - Night Program

CT Technologist – Night Shift

Schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Sign-On Bonus: Qualified applicants are eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year work commitment.

Night Program Guidelines

• Participants with 6 months or more experience must commit to working all full-time equivalent (FTE) budgeted shifts during night hours (e.g., between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM).
  • Example: A 0.9 FTE employee would work 36 hours of night shift each week.
• Eligible participants will receive an additional $2 per hour night program differential, on top of the hospital’s current off-shift differential, for night hours worked as part of the program.
• Any additional day shifts (e.g., meetings, competencies) will be paid without the night program differential.
• Employees who work rotating night shifts but are not enrolled in the night program will not receive the differential.

Job Summary

Performs imaging procedures at a technical level without requiring constant supervision. Competently executes a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities

1. Perform computed tomography procedures utilizing established scan protocols, including contrast administration, without requiring constant supervision.
2. Perform a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment to adjust protocols and apply prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic CT purposes.
3. Utilize complex imaging equipment for acquisition, analysis, reconstruction, and documentation of image data; complete procedures according to protocol.
4. Demonstrate proper technique in venipuncture and proper use of power injector according to departmental/manufacturer protocols.
5. Administer PO, rectal, and IV contrast per physician orders and department policy; assess patients for potential risk factors prior to contrast administration.
6. Demonstrate strong ability to interact with patients and co-workers while displaying caring, listening, dignity, and respect; work as a team member to expedite patient care efficiently.
7. Communicate instructions clearly to patients and explain procedures to alleviate fears and gain cooperation.
8. Identify patients properly using two identifiers and utilize universal protocol; review patient history and physician orders, applying departmental protocols for optimal results; document patient history in electronic records as required.
9. Ensure all exams are properly coded and tracked through the RIS system; network exams to ISITE for archiving and interpretation; enter all charges accurately for performed exams.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of an accredited CNMT program.
• ARRT registry-eligible technologists must obtain ARRT certification within 6 months of hire date.
• CT registry must be obtained within 18 months of the date the primary registry was acquired or date of hire if the primary registry is already obtained.
• CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT certification within 6 months of hire date.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• ARRT certification as a Radiologic Technologist or certification through a CNMT program is required.
• ARRT registry-eligible technologists must obtain ARRT certification within 6 months of hire date.
• CT registry must be acquired within 18 months of the date the primary registry was obtained or date of hire if already certified.
• CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT certification within 6 months of hire date.
• All CT Technologists working in New York facilities performing contrast media injection must:
  • Be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
  • Be licensed through the New York State Department of Health.
• CPR or BLS certification required within 30 days of hire, based on AHA standards (including both didactic and skills demonstration components).

• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) required.

   

• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

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