Job Description
Overview
By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.
A member of Catholic Health, St. Joseph Hospital is a not-for-profit acute care facility that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, critical care and surgical services. Amongst many quality achievements, St. Joseph is the first hospital on Long Island to earn the AFIB GOLD Quality Achievement award.
Join our exceptional team and work in a great environment with state-of-art equipment and genuine career growth opportunities.
Job Details
We are looking for a Lead Cat Scan Technologist to join our team!
Operates CT equipment as directed by Physicians utilizing routine protocols and procedures according to established standards.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision:
- Lead the CT technologists team, providing guidance and leadership.
- Lead workflow and staffing to ensure efficiency and proper patient care.
- Mentor and train new or junior technologists.
Quality Control:
- Ensure that imaging protocols are followed and quality standards are met.
- Review and assess the quality of images produced, troubleshooting and redoing scans when necessary.
- Lead efforts for continuous improvement in imaging techniques.
Scheduling & Resource Management:
- Lead scheduling of CT exams and ensure optimal use of equipment.
- Coordinate with physicians and departments for urgent or specialized procedures.
Inventory & Maintenance:
- Ensure that necessary supplies (e.g., contrast materials, patient prep items) are in stock and available.
- Work with technical staff to oversee machine maintenance and repairs, ensuring minimal downtime.
Patient Care & Consultation:
- Handle more complex patient cases, including those requiring special preparation or attention.
- Serve as a point of escalation for difficult or urgent cases, providing additional assistance as needed.
Administrative Duties:
- Assist in the development and enforce departmental protocols and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with management for staffing needs, training programs, and policy updates.
Experience/Education/Training:
- NYSDOH Licensed; ARRT & BLS Certification Required ( American Heart Association)
- 2 years of CT experience required
Education:
Education: Graduate of approved Radiologic Technology program, Associates degree required, Bachelors preferred.
Experience: Previous experience in CT required
Posted Salary Range
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth