Radiologic Technologist (CT Tech) - Nights - FlexStaff - Poughkeepsie

FlexStaff • Poughkeepsie, NY

8h

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist operates x-ray and auxiliary equipment, processes images, maintains and cleans equipment, and maintains required documentation. The role prepares patients for examinations, explains procedures in layman’s terms, and obtains consent when needed. It performs x-ray examinations according to established standards and departmental procedures, positions and supports patients, adjusts equipment and exposure settings, monitors patient condition and reports abnormalities or reactions to the Radiologist. The technologist enters patient history and other relevant information, transfers and archives computed images, processes and labels images, maintains records and logs, and completes examination tracking steps. Other related duties may be assigned.

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.
• At least one year of experience performing radiologic exams.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations, explain procedures in layman’s terms, and obtain consent when necessary.
• Perform x-ray examinations according to established standards and departmental procedures.
• Position patients and arrange, attach, or adjust immobilization and supportive devices.
• Adjust x-ray equipment and operate controls to obtain the correct exposure.
• Monitor patients during procedures and promptly report motor abnormalities, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions, or other concerns to the Radiologist.
• Enter patient history and other pertinent information obtained from requisitions.
• Operate equipment to transfer computed images to film and archive disc memory to tape.
• Process and maintain exposed images; label films with correct patient identification, date, and side markers.
• Maintain required records, enter examinations on the daily log as needed, and complete examination tracking steps.
• Maintain and clean equipment and perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree