CT Technologist

Location: City of Yonkers

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** Job Description
** 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…