Imaging Technologist, CT/ X-Ray

LECOM Medical Center and BH Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer is seeking a Full-time Imaging Technologist, XRAY/CT.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Produces diagnostic computerized tomography images of optimal quality and assists in interventional CT examinations using designated imaging systems.
• Correlates patient’s clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for reference use.
• Provides superior patient care through explanation of CT procedures and assistance with any questions or needs.
• Selects appropriate CT protocols and follows ALARA standards for optimal image quality using minimal radiation exposure.
• Prepares contrast agents for CT procedures according to procedural guidelines and protocols, including oral and intravenous routes.
• Prepares sterile trays for specific interventional CT examinations and maintains sterility during those procedures.
• Maintains equipment in efficient and safe operating order through visual and performance checks, problem‑solving equipment failures and imaging quality issues, and contacts service representatives regarding equipment problems.
• Completes all quality checks and ensures that equipment logs are maintained.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.
• Transports patients to CT scan room; prepares and maintains room for daily activities.
• Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep material on hand at all times.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings, and workshops.
• All 1st & 2nd Shift Splits O.R. On-Call between other staff.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology with Diploma or Associate Degree.
• Membership of the Stroke team includes mandatory hours of education annually specifically related to diagnosis/assessment and management of acute stroke/cerebrovascular disease.
• Accredited program in Radiologic Technology and training in computerized assisted tomography.
• Required Certification/Registration: ARRT (R) is required.
• CT Registry is preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

• Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients.
• Lifts supplies/equipment.

Working Conditions

Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards.