Mohawk Valley Health System
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of a Radiologist, the CT Technologist performs a variety of imaging procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize
- hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients
- Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly
- Assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure
- Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
- likelihood of medical/health care errors
- Practice medical and surgical aseptic procedures
- Perform highest quality imaging consistent with prescribed
- Perform other duties as required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- One year of Radiologic imaging experience
- Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
- Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- ARRT and/or CRT certification
- Current BCLS certification