Computed Tomography Technologist MHB

Staff Computed Tomography Technologist MHB

Salary:  USD

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 2

Status: Per Diem

FTE: 0.10

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: No

Work Schedule: Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 3:00pm-11:00pm primary; 12:00pm-8:00pm; 1:00pm-9:00pm

A Computed Tomography Technologist performs CT procedures and related clerical functions at a level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Demonstrates ability and performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnosis. In addition to primary job duties of a CT Technologist, may also be required to perform Radiologic Procedures (X‑Ray).

• Graduate of an Approved School of Radiologic Technology
• Current Certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists – Radiological Technologist Registry (ARRT) (R). Must maintain this primary registration at all times to be eligible for certification and registration
• If a newly hired candidate is not already ARRT Certified as a CT Technologist, the applicant must successfully complete assigned Basics of CT education 3 to 6 months post‑hire

• 1 year of experience as a staff technologist
• Previous CT experience preferred

• New York State License as a "General Radiologic Technologist" and current New York State Department of Health certificate of registration as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Within 18 months post‑hire, associate must obtain Certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists – Computed Tomography Registry (ARRT) (CT) for all associates hired after 9/26/2023
• Certified to inject with NYSDOH within 90 days
• BLS required within 90 days

• Good judgment
• Analytical ability
• Excellent attention to detail
• Responsible
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to interpret data and draw conclusions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Good general health necessary in order to stand and walk most of the day. Must have the ability to pull, push, and lift patients and equipment
• Participate in site rotations where applicable, see site specific department requirements

• Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs
• Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions
• Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions
• Frequent exposure to many disagreeable physical conditions
• Continuous exposure to extremely disagreeable physical conditions
• Risk of exposure to infectious organisms, ionizing radiation and strong magnetic field