About this role
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.
Job Details
A CT Tech (Computed Tomography Technologist) operates specialized scanners to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body, requiring them to prepare and position patients, administer contrast agents, adjust technical settings, ensure radiation safety, and monitor patient comfort and condition during exams, all while collaborating with radiologists to diagnose conditions.
Responsibilities:
- Explaining scanning procedures to patients and providing reassurance and support as required.
- Appropriately positioning patients to scan specific areas of their bodies
- Assists physicians in performing special imaging procedures in the CT Scan department.
- Demonstrates adherence to radiation safety practice.
- Responsible for completing a full caseload assignment.
- Using computerized tomography equipment to capture diagnostic images of patients’ internal organs and tissues.
- Sterilizing radiologic equipment to ensure the safety of patients.
- Correctly interpreting doctors' written scanning instructions.
- Evaluating CT scans to determine whether they are of good technical quality.
Requirements:
- Must be licensed/registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Must have current NYS license to practice
- Minimum of 5 years experience in CT Scan preferred.
- NYS IV Contrast certification
- Must demonstrate high tech skills and be able to take scheduled call rotation.
Salary Range
USD $50.03 - USD $57.93 /Hr.
The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
Other facts
About Catholic Health
When it comes to health care, Long Islanders have a choice. And a great many choose Catholic Health, an integrated health care system with deep roots in Long Island. We’re known for our rich heritage, founded in faith, serving the health care needs of our community for more than one hundred years.
We’re known for delivering a quality patient experience that stands apart from other health care systems. We see patients and their families as human beings, with needs that go beyond the prescriptions and procedures. We listen and partner.
At Catholic Health, we’re committed to creating an exceptional experience of comprehensive care by pairing our phenomenal clinical abilities with the emotional support of the home. It’s through this blend of comfort and confidence that we have an innate understanding of our community and deliver peace of mind to those we serve.
This philosophy is backed by doctors, nurses, and medical professionals who are among the best in the country, for cardiology, oncology, orthopedic surgery, neuroscience, women’s health, pediatrics, and senior care.
Catholic Health is a leader in complex care, from minimally invasive solutions to robotic surgery and the pinpoint accuracy of non-invasive stereotactic radiation therapy as well as ambulatory procedures that pre-empt the need for hospitalization.
Beyond our hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers, Catholic Health members many hundreds of physician practices across Long Island and regional nursing service, helping you to stay on your personal path to optimal wellness.
It’s easy to see why Catholic Health is the go-to health care system for so many Long Islanders. We’re here for you, body and soul.
Our commitment is well-established, so we decided to shorten our name. Catholic Health Services of Long Island is now Catholic Health.
What you'll do
- The CT Tech operates specialized scanners to create detailed images of the body, prepares and positions patients, and collaborates with radiologists. They also ensure radiation safety and monitor patient comfort during exams.
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