CT Technologist

Job Title: CT Technologist
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11234
Duration: 3 Months+ (Possible Extension)

Schedule: 3 days/week, 7.5 hours/day (22.5 hours/week)
Department: CT Radiology
Shift: Varied

Pay Rate: $68.00/hr. on W2
 
Role Overview:
The CT Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic CT imaging procedures, ensures equipment functionality, prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, and maintains accurate patient and departmental records. This role emphasizes patient safety, quality control, and compliance with regulatory standards, including ALARA principles for radiation safety.
 
Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Utilize appropriate kV and mA techniques to ensure high-quality diagnostic CT images.
• Perform daily quality control and calibration checks on CT equipment.
• Prepare and inject patients with radiopharmaceuticals per physician orders and prescribed protocols.
• Maintain all department documentation, including logs, manuals, and charge documents; report equipment issues.
• Conduct quality control, quality assurance, and safety tests in compliance with radiation safety standards (ALARA principle).
• Maintain, retrieve, and manage patient films and electronic imaging data for Radiologist interpretation.
• Order patient-specific radiopharmaceutical doses in advance and verify receipt and activity level prior to administration.
• Assess and respond to patient needs before, during, and after imaging procedures.

 
Education & Certification Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program
• New York State License (L.R.T.) required
• ARRT Certification in Radiography and CT required
• BLS Certification required
• Minimum of 1 year recent CT experience

 
Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency performing CT procedures according to standardized protocols
• Strong judgment and patient assessment skills
• Knowledge of radiation safety practices and quality assurance testing
• Ability to maintain accurate patient and departmental records

 
Languages:

• English (Speak, Read, Write)