Axelon Services Corporation CT Technologist in New York, NY | 1311919512

Pay Rate: $68 per hour - $79 per hourSummary:

Responsibilities:

Utilize appropriate kV and mA techniques to ensure quality diagnostic CT images.
Perform daily quality control calibration checks on all equipment to ensure proper calibration before any patient study.
Inject patients with radioactive material as per the physician’s order following the prescribed protocol.
Observe all department documentation policies by filling in all appropriate logs, manuals, and charge documents.
Report equipment problems to comply with regulatory agencies.
Perform quality control, quality assurance, and safety tests. Follow radiation safety guidelines to comply with ALARA principle.
Maintain and develop patient films and electronic data for Radiologist interpretation.
Order patient-specific radiopharmaceutical doses 1-day prior to use.
Receive radiopharmaceutical on the day of delivery and verify proper receipt as per policy and procedure. Verify activity level of the dose prior to administration.

Requirements:

Graduate of an AMA/J.CERT approved program in Radiologic Technology.
Cardiac CT experience.
CPR/BLS Certification.
New York State License (L.R.T).
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT and Current CT Certification).
NYS IV Certification from ARRT.

Preferred Skills:

Perform CT procedures according to the prescribed protocols to ensure uniformity and accuracy.
Exercise appropriate judgment to assess and respond to patient’s needs prior to, during, and after visits in the Radiology department.

CT Technologist