Radiologic Technologist; MRI - Riverhead - FlexStaff

FlexStaff•Riverhead, NY

9d•$45 - $85

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 lay terms, obtains consent when necessary, and performs radiographic exams in accordance with established standards and departmental procedures. The technologist monitors patients during procedures, documents relevant information, and processes, labels, and tracks images and examinations.

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 exams.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations, help ease pre-test anxiety by explaining procedures in lay terms, and obtain consent when necessary.
Perform radiographic examinations according to established standards, procedures, and division protocols.
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 in accordance with technical and safety standards, recognize abnormalities or reactions, and promptly report them to the Radiologist.
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 film and ensure correct patient identification, dates, and right/left markers.
Enter examinations on the daily log sheet as needed and complete the required tracking steps for each examination.
Maintain and clean equipment and maintain required documentation.
Perform related duties as required.