CT Technologist

Position: CT Technologist
Location: New York,NY
Shift: 3pm - 11pm Mon - Fri
Duration:13 weeks
Job Description 1. Requires the utilization of appropriate kV and mA techniques to insure quality diagnostic CT images. 2. Performs daily quality control calibration checks on all equipment in order to ensure the equipment is calibrated and working properly before any patient study is performed. 3. Injects patients with radioactive material as per the physicians order following the prescribed protocol. 4. Observes all Customer documentation policies by filling in all appropriate logs, manuals, charge documents, as well as, reporting equipment problems in order to comply with regulatory agencies. 5. Performs quality control, quality assurance and safety tests. Follow radiation safety guidelines to comply with ALARA principle. 6. Maintains and develops and retrieves patient films and electronic date for Radiologist interpretation. 7. Orders patient-specific radiopharmaceutical doses 1-day prior to use. 8. Receives radiopharmaceutical on day of delivery and verifies proper receipt as per policy and procedure. Verifies activity level of the does prior to administration.
Performs CT procedures according to the prescribed protocols in order to ensure uniformity and accuracy. Exercises appropriate judgment to assess and respond to patients needs prior to, during and after visits in the Radiology Customer.
Education : Requirements include licensing with NYS Customer in Radiologic Technologist, ARRT certification in Radiography and CT, and BLS certification. At least 1 year of CT experience; Graduate of Radiologic Technolgist Required: New York State License (L.R.T), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT and current CT certiciation)