Imaging Technologist, CT/ X-Ray

LECOM Health and Wellness Center; Connecticut; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a dedicated Imaging Technologist to join their team. The role involves producing high-quality diagnostic CT images, providing excellent patient care, and maintaining imaging equipment. Ideal candidates will have graduated from an accredited Radiologic Technology program and hold ARRT (R) certification. This position offers opportunities for professional development and contributes to a vital healthcare service.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• Membership of the Stroke team includes mandatory education annually.
• Accredited training in computerized assisted tomography.

Responsibilities

• Produces diagnostic computerized tomography images of optimal quality.
• Provides superior patient care through explanation of CT procedures.
• Maintains equipment in efficient and safe operating order.

Skills

Diagnostic computerized tomography

Superior patient care

Equipment maintenance

Education

Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology

Diploma or Associate Degree

Tools

CT imaging systems

Radiologic Technology equipment

Job description

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 1 st & 2 nd 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

Job Features

Job Category LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion