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Overview
Under the direction of the Chief Technologist, the CT Technician performs necessary sophisticated imaging studies at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for imaging diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required. Provides leadership role for staff technologists. Assigns work to staff technologist and is generally responsible for traffic control in technical area.
Responsibilities
- Patient and Room Preparation.
- Obtain cut film and digital images.
- Maintain adherence to imaging workflow in IDXRad and G.E. Centricity (PACS).
- Photographing and processing of images: This task includes photographing and labeling digital images, processing and displaying final images on viewing machines for radiologist interpretation.
- Maintain all necessary records of films, fluoro time, injections, etc.
- Train other associates and students in CAT Scan or MRI procedures.
- Perform duties of a 5T and/or 4T technologist as needed.
- Establish and confirms vascular access and injects contrast according to protocol
- Appropriate history and per-procedural screening to assess patient's risk factor to adverse events, contra-indications to contrast media administration, examination preparation.
- Establish and confirms vascular access according to departmental protocol. Assures adequate access is ascertained prior to contrast media injection. Verifies that the catheter is appropriate for the injection, assessing the access to back-flow of blood, saline flush, and/or test injection with a power or manual injector.
- Determine signs and symptoms of and average adverse event and monitor the patient for the development of such signs and symptoms.
- Immediate notification to supervising physician of any reactions or medical events.
- Review blood work to determine risk factors.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Satisfactory completion of a formal radiologic technology training in CT and meets the requirements for certification by the ARRT.
- Licensed & Injection Certified by the State of New York and ARRT.
- Ability to use Special Procedure/Angiographic Systems, Radiographic exposure equipment, PACS - General Electric Centricity, Epic tracking equipment.
- Spatial perception to visualize inner structures of the human body in relation to x-ray source and receptor in order to obtain radiographic and digital images of diagnostic value.
- Knowledge of principles and procedures of angiographic and interventional radiological examinations.
- Trained in the use of immobilizing techniques and devices for neonates, infants and children. Also, trained in management of elderly patients undergoing radiographic examinations.
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