Radiologic Technologist; CT Tech - Sharon - FlexStaff

Northwell•Sharon, CT

10d•$45 - $85

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist operates x-ray and auxiliary equipment, processes images, maintains and cleans equipment, and completes required documentation. The position prepares patients for examinations, explains procedures, obtains consent when needed, performs radiographic exams according to established standards, and monitors patient condition and safety. It also processes, labels, and tracks images and performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
New York State and/or Connecticut Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
At least one year of experience performing radiologic exams.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations, help relieve pre-testing anxiety by explaining the procedure in layman's terms, and obtain consent when necessary.
Perform x-ray exams according to established standards and departmental procedures.
Position patients for radiographs and arrange, attach, or adjust immobilization and supportive devices.
Adjust x-ray equipment and operate controls to obtain the correct exposure.
Monitor patients in accordance with technical and safety standards, recognize and report motor abnormalities or reactions to the Radiologist, and monitor condition during procedures.
Enter patient history and other pertinent information from requisitions.
Operate equipment to transfer computed images to film and archive disc memory to tape.
Process and maintain exposed images; label films, use side markers, and ensure images have correct dates and patient identification.
Enter examinations on the daily log sheet as needed and complete the required tracking steps for each examination.
Maintain and clean equipment and required documentation.
Perform related duties as required.