CT Technologist

Job Title: CT Technologist

Location: New York, NY 10029

Duration: 13 weeks contract

Shift Schedule: 4 days per week/10 hours

Pay: $71.00/hr.

Summary:

The CT Technologist is responsible for performing CT procedures according to prescribed protocols to ensure uniformity and accuracy. The role involves assessing and responding to patient needs and ensuring the safety and quality of diagnostic images.

Responsibilities:

• Requires the utilization of appropriate kV and mA techniques to ensure quality diagnostic CT images.
• Performs daily quality control calibration checks on all equipment to ensure the equipment is calibrated and working properly before any patient study is performed.
• Injects patients with radioactive material as per the physician’s order following the prescribed protocol.
• Observes all department documentation policies by filling in all appropriate logs, manuals, charge documents, and reporting equipment problems to comply with regulatory agencies.
• Performs quality control, quality assurance, and safety tests. Follows radiation safety guidelines to comply with the ALARA principle.
• Maintains, develops, and retrieves patient films and electronic data for Radiologist interpretation.
• Orders patient-specific radiopharmaceutical doses 1-day prior to use.
• Receives radiopharmaceutical on the day of delivery and verifies proper receipt as per policy and procedure. Verifies activity level of the dose prior to administration.

Required Skills:

• Performs CT procedures according to the prescribed protocols to ensure uniformity and accuracy.
• Exercises appropriate judgment to assess and respond to patient’s needs prior to, during, and after visits in the Radiology department.

Education:

Required Education: Graduate of a JCERT approved School of Radiologic Technology.

Preferred Education: N/A

Certifications & Licenses:

• New York State License (L.R.T).
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT Certified).
• AART
• ACLS - AHA
• BLS - AHA

Languages:

English: Read, Write, Speak

Additional Requirements:

• Cardiology
• Registered Nurse
• Patient Monitoring
• Radiology
• Cardiac CT