CT Technologist - Full-time

Position Summary: Responsible for CT examinations; providing compassionate patient care in a high volume, fast paced environment to patients of all ages; contributing to the efficient operation of the department, as well as ensuring quality and continuity of patient care. Essential Functions: Provide professional, positive and caring attitude throughout entire patient encounter. Work with and assist a wide range of individuals in a variety of situations. Listen to and resolve patient questions, comments and concerns. Perform requested exams in an accurate, efficient and timely manner; as outlined in CT/MRI Department Policy & Procedural Manual Demonstrate competency and proficiency in: Patient Positioning Protocol selection Prepare study to be sent to Radiologist Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members, team members, supervisors, managers and Radiologists. Establish and maintain good rapport and a positive attitude towards all other departments, patients and referring physicians. Maintain quality assurance records on all equipment. Understand and adhere to department Policy & Procedure Manual. Maintain clean, organized and safe exam area and control room. Immediately notify department manager of any problems relating to safety, equipment or patients. Maintain preventative maintenance and service records for all equipment. Adhere to and uphold all HIPAA and New York State regulations regarding patient privacy as well as standards of ethics set forth by Windsong Radiology Group. All other temporary and/or permanent duties as assigned by Supervisor, Administrator or Manager. Qualifications: Hold and maintain NYS license requirements and mandatory continuing education credits. Certified with ARRT in Radiology and registered in NYS. Knowledge of applicable patient positioning and technique selections for modality. Strong manual dexterity abilities. Excellent customer service skills with ability to professionally communicate orally and in the written form. Certification in CT or cross-sectional anatomy knowledge preferred. Basic Lifting as required, not to exceed 35 pounds. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time with the ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, Saturday, and occasional Sundays as well as ability to work additional hours as needed. Work Environment: Position is in a well-lighted, fast-paced, clean medical office environment. Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with the essential job functions such as stationary, mobility, operating machinery, convey and exchange information, identify, observe and /or positioning of patients. Equipment: Manual dexterity to operate standard office machines/equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line phones, photocopiers, fax systems and calculators.