CT Technologist

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities:   

• Requires the utilization of appropriate kV and mA techniques to ensure quality diagnostic CT images.
• Performs daily quality control calibration checks on all equipment to ensure the equipment is calibrated and works properly before any patient study is performed.
• Injects patients with radioactive material as per the physician’s order following the prescribed protocol.
• Observes all department documentation policies by filling in all appropriate logs, manuals, charge documents, as well as reporting equipment problems to comply with regulatory agencies.
• Performs quality control, quality assurance and safety tests.
• Follow radiation safety guidelines to comply with ALARA principle.
• Maintains and develops and retrieves patient films and electronic date for Radiologist interpretation.
• Orders patient-specific radiopharmaceutical doses 1-day prior to use.
• Receives radiopharmaceuticals on day of delivery and verifies proper receipt as per policy and procedure.
• Verifies activity level of the does prior to administration.

Education, Experience and Certifications/ License: 

• Requirements include licensing with NYSDOH in Radiologic Technologist.
• ARRT certification in Radiography and CT, and BLS certification.
• At least 1 year of CT experience.
• Graduate of Radiologic Technologist.
• New York State License (L.R.T), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT and current CT certification).

Skills 

• Performs CT procedures according to the prescribed protocols to ensure uniformity and accuracy.
• Exercises appropriate judgment to assess and respond to patients needs prior to, during and after visits in the Radiology department.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 16.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 16.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 1.00