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

Northwell • Rhinebeck, NY

8h

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist operates x-ray and auxiliary equipment, processes images, maintains and cleans equipment, and completes required documentation. The role prepares patients for examinations, explains procedures in lay terms to help ease anxiety, and obtains consent when necessary. It performs radiographic examinations according to established standards and departmental procedures, positions and supports patients, adjusts equipment and exposure settings, and monitors patient condition and safety during procedures. The technologist also enters patient history and other relevant information, 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.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• At least one year of experience performing radiologic exams.
• BLS through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations, explain procedures in lay terms, and obtain consent when necessary.
• Perform radiographic examinations according to established standards and departmental procedures.
• Position patients and arrange, attach, or adjust immobilization and supportive devices.
• Adjust and operate x-ray equipment to obtain the correct exposure.
• Monitor patients’ condition 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 and ensure images are correctly marked for right or left side, date, and patient identification.
• Maintain required records, enter examinations on the daily log sheet 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed