CT & X-Ray technologist

RAYUS Radiology•Westbrook, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

RAYUS Radiology is looking for a X-Ray & Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a X-Ray & Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist, you will be responsible for the operation of assigned scanner(s) to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. This role provides scanning services within professional standards and consistently using a patient centered approach to provide excellent customer service. Patients come to our centers looking for answers. The X-Ray & CT Technologist will kindly and patiently guide patients through each step of the sometimes-difficult imaging process, while also answering their questions and addressing any concerns they may throughout the exam procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent
Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography
ARRT registered technologist, current and in good standing
Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist certification
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Must have sufficient training and experience to competently perform scanning procedures independently

Nice To Haves

Bilingual

Responsibilities

Screen patients before exams for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure the correct patient and procedure
Explain and prepare patients for scanning imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure and positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately imaged
Performs routine and advanced scanning imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
Adjust scanning scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilize dose reduction techniques as appropriate
Follow physicians' orders precisely; conforms to safety regulations and accurately maintain patient records within the Radiology Information System (RIS)
Maintain ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
Maintain an orderly and clean work area, including the equipment, promoting good safety habits for patients and team members
Assists with maintaining and updated imaging protocol manual, and software upgrades
Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary
Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable
Completes other tasks and projects assigned.