CT Technologist - Evening Shift
14 days ago
White Plains
Job Description Job Title: CT Technologist – Evening Shift Location: White Plains, New York Pay: $52.04–$62.88 per hour, based on experience, education, shift differentials, and other relevant qualifications Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. | Alternating weekends and holidays Hours: 75 hours per pay period Employment Type: Permanent, Direct-Hire Position Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 Position Summary A hospital-based CT department in White Plains, New York, is seeking a skilled CT Technologist for a permanent evening-shift position. The technologist will perform high-quality CT examinations, support physicians during procedures, maintain imaging and radiation-safety standards, and provide compassionate care to patients across the lifespan. This position is ideal for a dependable imaging professional who can manage a busy clinical workload, respond to emergency procedures, and work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, transport staff, and other members of the imaging team. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and position patients correctly for CT examinations according to established protocols., • Review imaging orders and complete required patient questionnaires and image documentation., • Produce technically accurate and diagnostically complete CT images., • Evaluate completed examinations for image quality and completeness., • Explain procedures to patients and family members while confirming identity using two patient identifiers., • Provide appropriate care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations., • Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures as needed., • Follow established protocols for IV contrast, oral contrast, stroke imaging, and emergency procedures., • Process images and prepare imaging CDs when requested., • Document patient and examination information in Epic, the radiology information system, and PACS., • Perform New York State and American College of Radiology quality-assurance testing and equipment calibrations., • Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked examination areas., • Identify malfunctioning equipment and report concerns to senior staff or biomedical engineering., • Communicate supply needs to department leadership., • Coordinate with patient transport when examinations are complete., • Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, and departmental in-services., • Serve as an instructor or preceptor when assigned., • Follow all radiation physics, radiation-protection, patient-safety, and departmental standards., • Provide emergency, on-call, overtime, holiday, or alternate-shift coverage when required. Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent., • Completion of an accredited radiography certificate program, hospital-based program, or allied health education program., • Current New York State Department of Health Radiologic Technologist license or limited permit upon hire., • ARRT registration as a Radiologic Technologist with Radiography and/or CT certification, or current NMTCB certification., • Documented education and experience operating CT equipment., • Knowledge of radiation physics and radiation-protection practices., • American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire., • New York State Department of Health IV certification within 180 days of hire., • Ability to obtain advanced ARRT CT certification within one year of hire when not already certified., • Ability to work Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to midnight., • Availability for alternating weekends and holidays., • Ability to provide emergency, on-call, overtime, day, evening, or overnight coverage when needed., • Ability to maintain required continuing education credits. Preferred Qualifications • Associate degree in Radiologic Technology or a related allied health field., • At least two years of imaging experience., • Current ARRT certification in Computed Tomography., • Current New York State IV certification., • Experience working in a hospital-based CT department., • Experience using Epic, radiology information systems, and PACS., • Experience assisting with CT-guided or other physician-led procedures., • Previous experience serving as a clinical instructor or preceptor. Orientation and Certification Expectations During orientation, the selected technologist will complete the American College of Radiology's Image Gently and Image Wisely radiation-dose pledges. These requirements must be completed before the end of the six-month probationary period. Candidates who do not already hold advanced CT certification must pass the ARRT CT examination within one year of their hire date.