CT Technologist
Under the direction of a Radiologist, performs a variety of CT procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with patients and physicians in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs. Participates in department QI activities.
Responsibilities
- Performs CTs on all patients and assures quality of image before releasing patient
- Ensures that equipment is in proper working order; informs appropriate personnel promptly when equipment is in need of repair
- Assists Radiologist with hard-to-move patients when requested; assists patients onto CT machine and positions them correctly
- Utilizes all X-Ray equipment permitted within the scope of their license and within the realm of their training
- As required, transports patients to and from the CT Suite
- Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients
- Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel
- Tracks patients and appropriately uses RIS (Radiology Information System, EMR and Patient Transport Tracking system
- Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
- Obtain informed consent for the injection of contrast material from the patient
- Perform safe and efficacious insertion of a needle and catheter into patients upper extremity with administration of contrast media by both manual and mechanical means
- Recognize any adverse reaction to contrast media and the procedure to follow in the event the patient experiences an adverse reaction
- Adheres to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles in order to minimize radiation dose to patients
- Interacts professionally with patients and families.
Qualifications
Current NYS license as a Registered Radiological Technologist.
ARRT Certification required. Current NYS DOH Intravenous Contrast Administration Certificate required where applicable. New employees will be required to produce a current IVCA certificate within 6 months from date of hire Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology.
Pay Range
USD $54.90 - USD $68.72 /Hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.