Cat Scan Tech

Career Opportunities at Summit Health and CityMD

Summit Health and CityMD form a physician-driven, patient-centric network, committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our unique network was created by the 2019 merger between Summit Medical Group, one of the nation's premier independent multispecialty medical groups, and CityMD, the leading urgent care provider in the New York metropolitan area. Together, Summit Health and CityMD deliver a more intuitive, comprehensive, and responsive care experience for every patient, regardless of the stage of life or health condition, through high-quality primary, specialty, and urgent care.

We are continually growing to meet the needs of our patients and deliver exceptional care to an even greater population. Summit Health now has more than 2,800 providers across more than 80 specialty areas, 13,000 employees, and over 370 locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Central Oregon. CityMD has over 150 locations across the tri-state. We share a vision of improving the way health care needs are addressed by offering timely, high-quality, comprehensive care with an exceptional patient experience. Together, we provide the best possible care to every patient in every neighborhood.

Join our team!

Summit Health and CityMD are dedicated to hiring and retaining the right talent who will contribute to our ongoing expansion and success. We work to set clear goals and expectations, while regularly managing performance and cultivating personal and team capabilities within a positive, collaborative environment that recognizes and rewards success. We strive to make each team member's experience at our company inspiring. Explore our open positions and apply to become a part of the Summit Health and CityMD family.

Job Description

Title: CAT Scan Technologist

Schedule: 8-430 M-F

****$7,500 SIGN ON BONUS****

Under the direction of the Chief Technologist or his/her designee, the Radiologic Technologist III performs radiographic and CAT scan examinations 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. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and assist patients for CAT scan procedures as requested by a physician. As well as review patient orders in advanced to ensure proper exam has been requested.
• Educate patients about the procedures to be performed including contrast material administration and its possible contraindications and adverse effects.
• Set up CAT scan equipment and apparatus by selecting appropriate protocols and required for any prescribed procedures.
• Obtain optimum quality CAT scan images through employment of proper anatomical positioning, slice thickness and other required techniques in accordance with the protocols designed by the radiologists.
• Instruct patients with proper pre and post scan instructions, including but not limited to Barium and IV prep breathing instructions during the scan, and post scan instructions.
• Obtains essential information from patients, medical records, and previous scans for clinical correlation.
• Prepare intravenous contrast media.
• Operates Radiographic or Bone Density equipment for diagnostic quality imaging for Radiologist interpretation.
• Observe and follow safety procedures to include universal precautions.
• Verify proper patient identification on the study and route it PACS.
• Process studies onto CD for patient study requests while maintaining proper HIPPA compliance.
• Ensure ALARA and Image Gently is being followed.
• Maintain a daily log of patients seen.
• Maintain Cleanliness of equipment and working area.
• Maintain familiarity of the emergency drugs and the equipment's location.
• Practice sterile technique and prevent cross contamination when indicated.
• Ability to maintain a great knowledge in human anatomy and cross section anatomy, proper positioning skills, and appropriate utilization of protocols and scanning techniques.
• Maintain familiarity with the departments booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and fulfillment of continuing education requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment of total quality management and the tenets of service excellence by acting in accordance with the organizational mission at all times
• Provide excellent and responsible service to patients, relatives and other members of WMG.
• Promote and follow WMG policies, rules, and regulations.
• Execution of related duties as necessary or as assigned.
• Able to assist and follow department protocol during medical emergencies.
• Ability to maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State and/or Connecticut License and ARRT Certification with BD and CT modalities.
• Maintaining superior diagnostic imaging in accordance with standardized procedures.
• Excellent patient and people skills. Ability to maintain a great knowledge in human anatomy and cross section anatomy, and pathology. Able to communicate urgent findings with Radiologist.
• Proper positioning skills, and appropriate utilization of protocols and scanning techniques.
• High knowledge with variety of routine procedures and applications.
• Ability to maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Pay Range $40/hr - $45/hr

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

Total Rewards at Summit Health CityMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. Summit Health highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. We strive to provide a valuable suite of benefits, wellness programs, compensation, time off, and resources to support the wellbeing and personal needs of team members and their families at various stages of life and in their professional career. Collectively, we call these "Total Rewards".

Here at Summit Health, our total rewards include, but are not limited to:

• We've Got You Covered - Health coverage is vital, and it begins as soon as the 1st of the month after you start employment.
• Build a Healthy Foundation - Various medical plan options, HDHP with HSA option and employer contribution, and waived copays at CityMD Urgent Cares.
• Enhance Your Health Coverage - Dental and vision insurance, plus healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Safeguard Your Household - Company paid EAP and life insurance, plus optional supplemental life, pet, and legal plan insurance.
• Protect Against the Unexpected - Voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance.
• Retirement Investing - 401(k) plan with company match every pay period to help you build towards your retirement.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and more so employees can take a break or care for themselves and their family.
• Paid Maternity Leave - Paid time off for the birth of a child to assist with important time away while welcoming the newest addition to your family.
• Reach Professional Goals - Tuition reimbursement, annual compensation and bonus program, and internal growth opportunities.
• Financial Wellness - Educational webinars, resources, and tools to help foster financial literacy.

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