Job Description Operates Computed Tomography (CT) equipment, prepares patients for examination, and ensures that proper information has been obtained for the physician to make a diagnosis. Assists in the management of patient flow, data reconstruction and sending images for physician's interpretation. Job Responsibility • * Prepares patients for examination. • Explains procedures and sets up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion. • Ensures that a consent form for IV contrast materials has been obtained. • Screens for pregnancy. • * Performs CT procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, biopsies, etc. • Prepares patient for exam by placing and positioning patient on exam table within the gantry. • Enters patient history and other pertinent information obtained from requisition completed by Radiologist to include anatomical area of interest. • Adjusts and ensures proper slice thickness and couch increment. In collaboration with Radiologist, extends parameters, if needed, within established imaging protocols. • Calculates number of scans to obtain based on patient size. Operates CT ensuring required images are obtained as ordered by Radiologist. • Selects proper exposure factors based on anatomical site, pediatric vs adult patient and follows established CTDI parameters. • Utilizes special devices (i.e. bromide shield) to reduce exposure to ionizing radiation of radiosensitive areas (i.e. breast, thyroid, etc.) • Adjusts CT equipment to capture appropriate field of view. • Transmits cases to on-call Radiologist through use of Tele-Radiology system. • * Administers intravenous (IV) and oral contrast agents per Radiologist order. • Verifies there are no contraindications to administration of IV contrast agent. • Calculates contrast dose based on patient's weight. • Performs venipuncture of appropriate gauge necessary for examination. • Explains in layman's terms the administration of IV contrast, and completes the IV Contrast Information Sheet with information provided by the patient, family member or health care proxy. • Utilizes appropriate flush technique for an existing IV line, if needed. Utilizes power injector to administer IV contrast. • Recognizes and assists in the treatment of contrast agent reactions and IV extravasations. • Performs related duties, as required. *ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification • Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program, required. • New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist with certification in IV contrast administration, required. • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registration in Computed Tomography R.T. (CT)(ARRT), required within eighteen (18) of entry date into position. • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS), required. • Previous CT experience, preferred. • Knowledge of CT equipment and protocols, required. Shift Details: shift times may vary, working days are Mon-Fri *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).