Radiologic Technologist; CT Tech - Sharon - FlexStaff

Northwell Health

10d

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist operates X-ray and auxiliary equipment, processes images, and maintains and cleans equipment. The role also maintains required documentation. The technologist prepares patients for examinations, explains procedures in lay terms to help ease anxiety, and obtains consent when necessary. They perform radiographic examinations according to established standards and departmental procedures, position patients, and arrange or adjust immobilization and supportive devices. They adjust and operate X-ray equipment to obtain appropriate exposures and monitor patients during procedures in accordance with technical and safety standards. The technologist recognizes and promptly reports patient motor abnormalities and reactions, including fainting, discoloration, and contrast reactions, to the Radiologist. They enter patient history and other relevant information, transfer computed images to film, archive disc memory to tape, process and maintain images, label and mark images correctly, complete logs and tracking steps, and perform 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.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration.
At least one year of experience performing radiologic examinations.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and explain procedures in lay terms to help relieve anxiety.
Obtain consent forms for procedures when necessary.
Perform radiographic examinations according to established standards and departmental procedures.
Position patients for radiographs and arrange, attach, or adjust immobilization and supportive devices.
Adjust and operate X-ray equipment controls to obtain correct exposures.
Monitor patients’ conditions during procedures and promptly report motor abnormalities or reactions 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 film and ensure images are correctly marked for side, date, and patient identification.
Enter examinations onto the daily log sheet as needed and complete required examination tracking steps.
Maintain and clean equipment and required documentation.
Perform related duties as required.