Tech, Radiology

Company: City Medical of Upper East Side PLLC
Location: Ridge
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionEssential Functions and Job Responsibilities:Prepare and assist patients for CAT scan procedures as requested by a physician. As well as review patient orders in advanced to ensure proper exam has been requested. Educate patients about the procedures to be performed including contrast material administration and its possible contraindications and adverse effects.Set up CAT scan equipment and apparatus by selecting appropriate protocols and required for any prescribed procedures.Obtain optimum quality CAT scan images through employment of proper anatomical positioning, slice thickness and other required techniques in accordance with the protocols designed by the radiologists.Instruct patients with proper pre and post scan instructions, including but not limited to Barium and IV prep breathing instructions during the scan, and post scan instructions.Obtains essential information from patients, medical records, and previous scans for clinical correlation.Prepare intravenous contrast media.Operates Radiographic or Bone Density equipment for diagnostic quality imaging for Radiologist interpretation.Observe and follow safety procedures to include universal precautions.Verify proper patient identification on the study and route it PACS.Process studies onto CD for patient study requests while maintaining proper HIPPA compliance.Ensure ALARA and Image Gently is being followed. Maintain a daily log of patients seen.Maintain Cleanliness of equipment and working area.Maintain familiarity of the emergency drugs and the equipment's location.Practice sterile technique and prevent cross contamination when indicated.Ability to maintain a great knowledge in human anatomy and cross section anatomy, proper positioning skills, and appropriate utilization of protocols and scanning techniques.Maintain familiarity with the departments booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems.Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and fulfillment of continuing education requirements.Demonstrate commitment of total quality management and the tenets of service excellence by acting in accordance with the organizational mission at all timesProvide excellent and responsible service to patients, relatives and other members of WMG.Promote and follow WMG policies, rules, and regulations.Execution of related duties as necessary or as assigned.Able to assist and follow department protocol during medical emergencies.Ability to maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.Required Qualifications:New York State and/or Connecticut License and ARRT Certification with BD and CT modalities.Maintaining superior diagnostic imaging in accordance with standardized procedures.Excellent patient and people skills. Ability to maintain a great knowledge in human anatomy and cross section anatomy, and pathology. Able to communicate urgent findings with Radiologist.Proper positioning skills, and appropriate utilization of protocols and scanning techniques.High knowledge with variety of routine procedures and applications.Ability to maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.Benefits*A friendly and fast-paced environment working with passionate peopleOutstanding growth opportunitiesTime OffMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceShort/Long Term Disability, HSA, and Life Insurance401K plan with company matching contributionCash Bonus ProgramsRecognition and rewards programs to recognize successful teamsOther Perks & DiscountsCommuter and parking discount program to help you save (using pretax dollars)*Full Time Benefit Eligible Employees Only Equal Opportunity EmployerOur Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.Safety DisclaimerOur Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. 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