Imaging Technologist, CT/ X-Ray

LECOM Medical Center and BH Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer is seeking a Full-time Imaging Technologist, XRAY/ CT. Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Produces diagnostic computerized tomography images of optimal quality and assists in interventional computed tomography examinations by using designated imaging systems.
• Correlate patient’s clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for reference use.
• Provide superior patient care through explanation of CT procedures and assist with any questions or needs
• Selects appropriate CT protocols and follows ALARA standards for optimal image quality using minimal radiation exposure.
• Prepares contrast agents which are utilized for the CT procedures according to procedural guidelines and protocols, including oral and intravenous routes.
• Prepares sterile trays for specific interventional computed tomography examinations and maintains sterility during those procedures.
• Maintains equipment in efficient and safe operating order through visual and performance checks of equipment, supplies, and accessories; problem solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative regarding equipment problems.
• Completes all quality checks and ensures that equipment logs are maintained.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.
• Transports patients to CT scan room; prepares and maintains room for daily activities.
• Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep material on hand at all times.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educations programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• All 1st & 2nd Shift Splits O.R. On-Call between other staff
• Attends meeting as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications Minimum Education : Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology with Diploma or Associate Degree

Membership of the Stroke team includes mandatory hours of education annually specifically related to diagnosis/assessment and management of acute stroke/ cerebrovascular disease.

Required Course(s)/Training: Accredited program in Radiologic Technology and training in computerized assisted tomography

• Req. Certification/Registration: ARRT (R) is required;

CT Registry Is Preferred, But Not Required

• Physical Demands: Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients

Lifts supplies/equipment

• Working Conditions: Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards