CT Scan Technician

Overview

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. Current NYS license as a Registered Radiological Technologist.