Radiologic Technologist (PET CT) - FlexStaff

FlexStaff Career Site • Riverhead, NY

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About The Position

The PET/CT Tech operates x-ray and auxiliary equipment to process images and maintain and clean equipment. They are responsible for maintaining required documentation related to the imaging procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience performing radiologic exams.
• BLS through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam and translates examination into layman terms to relieve pre-testing anxiety.
• Ensures consent form for procedure is obtained if necessary.
• Performs various x-ray exams according to established standards and procedures.
• Positions patient for taking of radiographs according to departmental standard operating procedures.
• Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices for patients.
• Adjusts the x-ray equipment and operates controls to obtain correct exposure.
• Monitors patient’s condition in accordance with technical and safety standards.
• Recognizes and promptly reports patient’s motor abnormalities to the Radiologist.
• Keys in patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from requisition.
• Monitors patient’s condition during the procedure.
• Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival of disc memory to tape.
• Processes and maintains exposed images.
• Labels film for identification and maintains required records.
• Utilizes film markers and ensures images are properly marked as the 'right' or 'left' side.
• Ensures images are legibly labeled with correct date and patient identification.
• Enters the exam onto the daily log sheet as needed.
• Properly completes the correct tracking steps for each examination.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees