Radiologic Technologist (CT) - Contract - Norwalk - FlexStaff

Northwell Health; Connecticut; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to prepare patients for exams, perform radiographic procedures, and ensure accurate labeling and documentation of images. The role requires monitoring patient condition throughout procedures and reporting any concerns to the Radiologist.

Applicants should be graduates of an approved Radiologic Technology program with NY and/or CT licensure and ARRT registration, plus a minimum of one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• Licensure in NY and/or CT as Radiologic Technologist.
• ARRT registration.
• Minimum 1 year experience performing radiologic exams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exam and explain the procedure in lay terms.
• Perform radiographic exams with proper positioning and immobilization.
• Label images correctly and document in logs.
• Monitor patient condition during procedures and report concerns.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Communication

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Graduate of Radiologic Technology program

Job description

1. Prepares patient for exam. To relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety, translates examination into layman terms based on professional knowledge. Ensures consent form for procedure is obtained if necessary.
2. Performs various x-ray exams according to established standards, procedures and procedures of the division. Positions patient for taking of radiographs according to the departmental standard operating procedures. Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices for patients. Adjusts the x-ray equipment and operates controls to obtain correct exposure Monitors patient’s condition in accordance with technical and safety standards. Recognizes and promptly reports patient’s motor abnormalities; including, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to the Radiologist. Keys in Patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from requisition. Monitor’s patient’s condition during the procedure. Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival of disc memory to tape.
3. Processes and maintains exposed images. Labels film for identification and maintains required records. Utilizes film markers and ensures images are properly marked as the “right” or “left” side. Ensures images are legibly labeled with correct date and patient identification. Enters the exam onto the daily log sheet as needed. Properly completes the correct tracking steps for each examination.
4. Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program, required.
• New York State and/or Connecticut Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience performing radiologic exams, required.