Job DescriptionTitle: CAT Scan Technologist
Under the direction of the Chief Technologist or his/her designee, the Radiologic Technologist III performs radiographic and CAT scan examinations at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for imaging diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:- Prepare and assist patients for CAT scan procedures as requested by a physician. As well as review patient orders in advanced to ensure proper exam has been requested.
- Educate patients about the procedures to be performed including contrast material administration and its possible contraindications and adverse effects.
- Set up CAT scan equipment and apparatus by selecting appropriate protocols and required for any prescribed procedures.
- Obtain optimum quality CAT scan images through employment of proper anatomical positioning, slice thickness and other required techniques in accordance with the protocols designed by the radiologists.
- Instruct patients with proper pre and post scan instructions, including but not limited to Barium and IV prep breathing instructions during the scan, and post scan instructions.
- Obtains essential information from patients, medical records, and previous scans for clinical correlation.
- Prepare intravenous contrast media.
- Operates Radiographic or Bone Density equipment for diagnostic quality imaging for Radiologist interpretation.
- Observe and follow safety procedures to include universal precautions.
- Verify proper patient identification on the study and route it PACS.
- Process studies onto CD for patient study requests while maintaining proper HIPPA compliance.
- Ensure ALARA and Image Gently is being followed.
- Maintain a daily log of patients seen.
- Maintain Cleanliness of equipment and working area.
- Maintain familiarity of the emergency drugs and the equipment's location.
- Practice sterile technique and prevent cross contamination when indicated.
- Ability to maintain a great knowledge in human anatomy and cross section anatomy, proper positioning skills, and appropriate utilization of protocols and scanning techniques.
- Maintain familiarity with the departments booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and fulfillment of continuing education requirements.
- Demonstrate commitment of total quality management and the tenets of service excellence by acting in accordance with the organizational mission at all times
- Provide excellent and responsible service to patients, relatives and other members of WMG.
- Promote and follow WMG policies, rules, and regulations.
- Execution of related duties as necessary or as assigned.
- Able to assist and follow department protocol during medical emergencies.
- Ability to maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Candidates will be cross trained upon hire to perform any applicable modalities to meet department need
Required Qualifications:- New York State and/or Connecticut License and ARRT Certification with BD and CT modalities.
- Maintaining superior diagnostic imaging in accordance with standardized procedures.
- Excellent patient and people skills. Ability to maintain a great knowledge in human anatomy and cross section anatomy, and pathology. Able to communicate urgent findings with Radiologist.
- Proper positioning skills, and appropriate utilization of protocols and scanning techniques.
- High knowledge with variety of routine procedures and applications.
- Ability to maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Pay Range: $42.12 - $52.69 Hourly
The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
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