American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support (BLS), Calibration, Cell Biology, Documentation, Licensing, Patient Assessment, Quality Control, Radiation Safety, Radiography, Radiology, Regulations
Pay Rate: $66 per hour - $75 per hour
Summary:
- Shift Timings: 12AM - 8AM
Responsibilities:
- Utilize appropriate kV and mA techniques to ensure quality diagnostic CT images.
- Perform daily quality control calibration checks on all equipment to ensure proper functionality before any patient study.
- Inject patients with radioactive material as per the physician’s order following the prescribed protocol.
- Observe all department documentation policies by filling in all appropriate logs, manuals, and charge documents, and report equipment problems to comply with regulatory agencies.
- Perform quality control, quality assurance, and safety tests. Follow radiation safety guidelines to comply with ALARA principle.
- Maintain, develop, and retrieve patient films and electronic data for Radiologist interpretation.
- Order patient-specific radiopharmaceutical doses one day prior to use.
- Receive radiopharmaceutical on the day of delivery and verify proper receipt as per policy and procedure. Verify activity level of the dose prior to administration.
Requirements:
- Licensing with NYS DOH in Radiologic Technologist.
- ARRT certification in Radiography and CT.
- BLS certification.
- At least 1 year of CT experience; Graduate of Radiologic Technologist program.
- New York State License (L.R.T).
Preferred Skills:
- Perform CT procedures according to the prescribed protocols to ensure uniformity and accuracy.
- Exercise appropriate judgment to assess and respond to patient’s needs prior to, during, and after visits in the Radiology department.
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