Cat Scan Technologist

• Performs all CT Procedures as requested by the Physicians. Performs a variety of technical procedures
• that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative. Performs duties according to age
• and condition of patient. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.
• Possesses knowledge of human growth and development. Be able to understand the range of treatment
• and protocol needed by each patient age group.
• Positions and transfers patients to the exam table.
• Provides immobilization devices as required.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis and follows CT dose optimization.
• Consults with physician and/or reads physician's orders to determine proper testing procedures
• according to established protocol.
• Assists the physician in preparing and administering contrast material using the power injector.
• Responsible for delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine or CT procedures.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination. Adheres to Infection Control
• Policies.
• When necessary, must transport patients to and from the Radiology Department.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• erforms other duites as assigned.
• Follows all established stroke protocols.
• Assists Physicians with biopsies and other invasive procedures.

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• xamining images to ensure they're usable before sending them to PACS.
• Clean and maintains CT scan equipment and the power injector after each use.
• Maintains CT scan supplies and making orders for supply restocks as required.
• Use CT scanners to produce cross-section images of patient's internal organs and tissues for
• diagnosis of medical issues.

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• perate CT scanners and associated equipment safely and in accordance with established
• policies and practices.
• Able to keep radiation exposure to ALARA levels and use CT dose optimization for different age
• groups ad required.
• This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma or equivalent and a m
• inimum of 1 year job-related experience.
• Desired (not required) criteria include: Completed formal training in AMA approved school. ARRT in
• Radiology required with ARRT in CT desirable. Through knowledge of CT principles/procedures. One
• year experience as staff technologist; comparable hospital setting preferred.

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ew York State License with IV certification
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Hourly Range $57.0004 - $67.7523