Radiologic Technologist: CT - $75hr – Flexstaff

Operates Computed Tomography (CT) equipment, prepares patients for examination,
and ensures that proper information has been obtained for the physician to make
a diagnosis. Maintains required documentation.

Responsibilities

* Prepares patients for examination and explains procedures and sets up
equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion
* Ensures that a consent form for IV contrast materials has been obtained and
screens for pregnancy
* Performs CT procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams,
extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment
planning, biopsies, etc.
* Prepares patient for exam by placing and positioning patient on exam table
within the gantry
* Adjusts and ensures proper slice thickness and couch increment
* In collaboration with Radiologist, extends parameters, if needed, within
established imaging protocols
* Utilizes special devices (i. e. bromide shield) to reduce exposure to ionizing
radiation of radiosensitive areas (i. e. breast, thyroid, etc.).
* Adjusts CT equipment to capture appropriate field of view and transmits cases
to on-call Radiologist through use of Tele-Radiology system, as well as
administers intravenous (IV) and oral contrast agents as per Radiologist
order and performs venipuncture of the appropriate gauge necessary for
examination
* Explains in layman's terms the administration of IV contrast, and completes
the IV Contrast Information Sheet with information provided by the patient,
family member or health care proxy
* Utilizes appropriate flush technique for an existing IV line, if needed and
utilizes power injector to administer IV contrast, as well as recognizes and
assists in the treatment of contrast agent reactions and IV extravasations
* Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are
considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not
essential functions

Qualifications

* Vocational or Technical school Diploma required
* New York State and/or Connecticut Department of Health licensure as a
Radiologic Technologist, required.
* Current ARRT Radiology registration required, plus specialized certifications
as needed
* 1-3 years of technical experience, required
* BLS through the American Heart Association, required

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of
potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for
this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the
future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several
factors may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service
line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated
contracts, budget and internal equity).