• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $92,000- 110,000

Position Summary

The Diagnostic CT Technologist is responsible for the use of ionizing radiation to generate images for diagnostic and research purposes.

Responsibilities

• The Program Coordinator will review the patient’s medical history to understand the patient’s illness and pending diagnostic procedure; instruct the patient before, during, and following the procedure; evaluate the satisfactory preparation of the patient before beginning a procedure; and recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid when appropriate.

• Administrative functions may include supervising other technologists, students, and other personnel; participating in procuring supplies and equipment; documenting laboratory operations; participating in radiation safety protocols and taking an active role in radiation reduction programs; participating in departmental inspections conducted by various licensing, regulatory, and accrediting agencies; participating in departmental quality assurance or quality improvement projects; and participating in scheduling patient examinations

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience, plus four (4) years of related experience.
• Completion of an approved School of Radiologic Technology Program required.
• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R).
• Must have at least 2 years of experience with Computed Tomography (CT)
• Must possess active New York State licenses in Radiography https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/doctors/radiological/

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (CT).
• Preferred certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (MR).

Other Requirements

• Must be able to produce high quality special imaging with little supervision.
• Must be able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Operating knowledge of personal computers and medical charting systems.
• Capable of a flexible work schedule.
• Must be able to interact with patients, University personnel and customers in a responsible, professional and ethical manner.
• Must be flexible, reliable and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.
• Sits, stands, and walks intermittently throughout the day.
• Climbs stairs to enter mobile unit and tractor.
• Squats or kneels and lifts objects from ground weighing up to 55 pounds.
• Full extension of arms above head and in front of body.
• Frequently lifts weight of up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally lifts weights of up to 75 pounds.
• May transfer patients weighing up to 350 pounds with a variety of assistance from other staff or equipment.
• Occasionally carries objects weighing up to 55 pounds.
• May need to push/pull objects with force of up to 72 pounds.
• Must possess good balance.

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