Req #: 0000192660
Category: Radiology and Imaging
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Night
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Cat Scan

• Positions patient to obtain study as prescribed by standard operating procedures.
• Able to position all anatomical parts as indicated by the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs the preparation in order to insure the prompt commencement of the procedure.
• Ensures all necessary equipment is at hand prior to starting the ordered examination.
• Under the direction of a Radiologist, instructs and administers cleansing preps and contrast agents.
• Protects patients and other personnel by administrating proper radiation protection techniques.
• Protects the reproductive organs with appropriate apparel, if visualization of these areas is not required.
• Transfers and properly position patients for examinations in order to obtain desired radiographic results according to physician specifications.
• Assists physicians in performance of examinations.
• As outlined in radiology policy and procedure and under the direction of the medical chairman the technologist will have proven competency in the administration of IV contrast media, to include venipuncture.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination. Secures and returns supplies. Maintains room and room s stock.
• Responsible for necessary equipment maintenance recommendations and troubleshooting when indicated. Keeps all necessary equipment maintenance logs which pertain to preventative maintenance of Emergency service.
• Makes sure all necessary supplies are in room and restocks room accordingly.
• Responsible for patient scheduling and smooth flow of schedule and patient preparation including contrast administration.
• Responsible for quality control of Cat scan examinations.
• Uses the computer system according to standard operating procedures:
• Able to enter studies in RIS and HIS, and track cases.
• Able to split and fix studies in PACS as necessary.
• Attends in-service training as required by the department
• Able to attend the majority of educational in-services.
• Explains procedures to the patient and answers any questions prior to the commencement of the procedures.
• Completes all necessary paperwork/documentation prior to the submitting of the procedure for interpretation.
• Assists in the instruction of student technologist