CT/X-Ray Technologist

Sanitas Medical Centers; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanitas Medical Centers seeks a CT/X-Ray Technologist to perform imaging duties and support diagnostic imaging workflows. You will generate high quality images using appropriate scan protocols, participate in QA, and ensure patient safety through pre-screening and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities include maintaining RIS logs, PACS transfers, and accurate documentation while collaborating with clinicians to communicate findings and improve departmental metrics.

Qualifications

• Produces high quality diagnostic images.
• Knowledge of proper scan protocols to visualize anatomy.
• Maintains patient safety with pre-screening and aseptic techniques.
• Participates in QA activities including patient logs and RIS forms.
• IV insertion after training and competency.

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality diagnostic images with proper scan protocols.
• Participates in QA activities including patient logs and RIS forms.
• Keep Repeat/Retake percentage below 7% of all images monthly.
• Understand the process of computed radiology, image processing, archiving, and sending to PACS.
• Ensure patient safety including pre-screening for radiation contraindications and aseptic injection techniques.
• Maintain effective communication with patients and providers regarding findings.

Skills

CT imaging

X-ray imaging

Quality Assurance

PACS workflow

Patient communication

Radiation safety

Tools

RIS forms

PACS

Job description

Job Summary

The CT/X-Ray Technologist participates in technical duties directly involved with the CT scanner and the Diagnostic Imaging, including developing, initiating, and monitoring procedures for the effective utilization of this unit. The CT/X-Ray Technologist actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all, while implementing the principles of Guidewell Emergency Doctors. All duties are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Produces high quality diagnostic images to include a variety of procedures with the knowledge and ability to apply the proper scan protocols needed to visualize the anatomy in question.
• Participates in QA activities to include maintenance of patient logs and RIS forms.
• Keep Repeat/Retake percentage less than 7% of all images for each month.
• Understand the process of computed radiology, image processing, archiving, and sending of images to the PACS stations and perform these tasks accurately and free of error.
• Ensures Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications to radiation and contrast injections. Also, the use of aseptic injection techniques.
• IV insertion after successful completion of training and competency.
• Maintains proactive, effective communication with patient and the provider regarding any findings, patient histories and test results as appropriate.
• Check the operation of the equipment, maintain cleanliness of table/equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases and keep the room stocked with linens and necessary supplies.
• Know and practice organizational values and adhere to organizational protocols.
• Follow the information security policies and management system, contributing to their effectiveness, and actively reporting on their performance.
• Function in a manner that supports the facility in meeting or exceeding goals set forth in the quality metrics (Door to EKG, Troponin TAT, Door to Antibiotic, Etc.)
• Support the Facility Leader (FL) and Lead Rad Tech by being a positive team player.
• Completion of daily checklists.
• Participate in morning huddles when on shift.
• Accurate completion of clinical inventory as assigned.
• Participate in facility specific education and training (i.e., OSHA, HIPAA, Joint Commission, ALARA, etc.)
• Timely completion of tasks as assigned by the Lead Rad Tech or FL
• Follow the information security policies and management system, contributing to their effectiveness, and actively reporting on their performance.