Radiologic Technologist (CT Tech) - All Shifts - Contract - Staten Island - FlexStaff

FlexStaff•New York, NY

7h•$45 - $85

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist (CT Tech) operates x-ray and auxiliary equipment, processes images, maintains and cleans equipment, and completes required documentation. The role prepares patients for examinations, explains procedures to help reduce anxiety, obtains consent when necessary, performs radiographic examinations according to established departmental standards, and monitors patient condition and safety. The technologist processes, labels, and tracks images and maintains records, logs, and other examination documentation. Related duties may be assigned as required.

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 examinations.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations, explain procedures in layman's terms to help relieve anxiety, and obtain consent when necessary.
Perform x-ray examinations according to established standards, procedures, and departmental operating procedures.
Position patients for radiographs and arrange, attach, or adjust immobilization and supportive devices.
Adjust x-ray equipment and controls to obtain the correct exposure.
Monitor patients in accordance with technical and safety standards, and promptly report motor abnormalities or adverse reactions to the Radiologist.
Enter patient history and other relevant information 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 have correct laterality, date, and patient identification.
Enter examinations on the daily log as needed and complete the required tracking steps for each examination.
Maintain and clean equipment and complete required documentation.
Perform related duties as required.