CT Technologist - CTTECH 26-11886

Job Title: CT Technologist

Job Category: Radiology / Imaging

Location: New York, NY

Duration: 13 Weeks

Employment Type: Contract

Shift: Day Shift

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours: 40 hours/week

Work Setting: Fully Onsite

Pay Rate: $65 – $76/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced CT Technologist to perform CT procedures and diagnostic imaging studies in a hospital Radiology department. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of hospital-based CT experience, strong patient-care skills, and experience following imaging protocols, radiation-safety standards, and quality-assurance procedures.

Cardiac CT experience is preferred/required.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT procedures according to established protocols to produce accurate and high-quality diagnostic images.
• Select appropriate kV and mA techniques based on patient and examination requirements.
• Perform daily quality-control and equipment calibration checks.
• Verify that imaging equipment is properly calibrated and functioning before performing patient studies.
• Assess and respond appropriately to patient needs before, during, and after imaging procedures.
• Administer contrast or radiopharmaceutical agents according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Perform quality-control, quality-assurance, and safety testing.
• Follow radiation-safety guidelines and comply with the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle.
• Maintain department documentation, equipment logs, manuals, and charge documents.
• Identify and report equipment issues and maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain, develop, and retrieve patient images and electronic data for Radiologist interpretation.
• Order patient-specific radiopharmaceutical doses when required.
• Receive and verify radiopharmaceuticals according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Verify dose activity levels before administration.
• Provide appropriate patient monitoring and support throughout imaging procedures.
• Follow all departmental policies, imaging protocols, and patient-safety standards.

Required Education

• Graduate of a JCERT-approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• Bachelor's Degree required.

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Active New York State Radiologic Technologist License (L.R.T.).
• Active ARRT Certification.
• Active AHA BLS Certification.
• Active AHA ACLS Certification.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a CT Technologist in a hospital Radiology department.
• Strong experience performing CT procedures.
• Cardiac CT experience preferred/required.
• Strong patient monitoring and assessment skills.
• Knowledge of Radiology procedures and CT imaging protocols.
• Ability to assess and respond to patient needs before, during, and after procedures.
• Strong understanding of radiation safety and quality-assurance procedures.
• Ability to operate CT imaging equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.

Schedule & Assignment Details

• Monday–Friday
• 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Day Shift
• 40 hours per week
• Fully onsite
• 13-week contract