Imaging Technologist Jobs

Operates x-ray and auxiliary equipment processes images; administers IV contrast, maintains and cleans equipment. Maintains required documentation.

Job Responsibility

• Assists the physician or Imaging Nurse in the administration of contrast material.
• Positions and instructs patients regarding the procedure(s) in order to obtain the desired diagnostic imaging results as specified by the physician.
• Utilizes power injector to administer IV contrast.
• Performs related duties as required.
• May provides on the job instructions to other Technologists in CT and MRI if trained.
• Works continuously to improve Press Ganey scores via patient satisfaction.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination.
• Performs all designated Quality Control and Electro-Mechanical checks at specified frequencies.
• Provides patient immobilization devices as required.
• Reviews processed images to be sure that they are of acceptable diagnostic quality and verifies them in PACS.
• Calculates contrast dose based on patient's weight.
• Maintains records on all imaging procedures performed into the RIS per established policies.
• Interfaces with patient, staff and physicians both within and external to the department to facilitate the improvement of the patient experience in every possible way.
• Recognizes and assists in the treatment of IV extravasations.
• Transport patients when necessary to expedite examinations and or patient satisfaction.
• Provides any necessary services to reduce patient examination wait time
• Transfers images digitally to appropriate workstations on an as needed basis to expedite interpretations.
• May rotate through CAT Scan, Special Procedures and Diagnostic Radiology if trained.
• Interfaces with computers for the purposes of data acquisition during CT and MRI.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• Demonstrates good working knowledge in the use of the Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Coordinates preventive maintenance of equipment when necessary.
• Recognizes and assists in the treatment of contrast agent reactions.
• Explains in laymen's terms the administration of IV contrast, and completes the Iodinated IV Contrast Information sheet with the information provided by the patient, family member or health care proxy.
• Schedules procedures as necessary.
• Utilizes appropriate flush technique for an existing IV line.
• Demonstrates working knowledge in the use of the Picture Archival and Communication System (PACS).
• Performs veinipuncture with the appropriate gauge necessary for the CT/MRI examination.
• Maintains the proper inventory of all supplies necessary for the assigned modality (Maintains the security of all oral and IV contrast).
• Selects and operates equipment according to the specific diagnostic procedure involved.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Verifies that there are no contraindications to administration of the IV or oral contrast agent.

• ADA Essential Functions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Occasionally moves with assistance patients or objects greater than 150 pounds.
• Frequently pushes patients or objects up to 200 pounds
• Occasionally carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Frequently lifts or moves objects

Job Qualification

• Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Radiology Technologist, required. Competency in one of the following modalities: CT, MRI or Special Procedures, required.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program, required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered Technologist (R.T.), required.
• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.