Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT)

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) Prometheus Federal Services (PFS), a trusted partner to federal health agencies, has an opening for a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists (DRT).

These individual will perform General Radiography (X-Ray, Fluoroscopy), Computer Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance (MR).

The work will be on-site at the Northport VA Medical Center in Northport, NY.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Technologists shall provide patient care and technical skills in the operation of diagnostic radiographic equipment for diagnostic and evaluation purposes.  The general duties and requirements applicable to all technologist positions are as follows :

• Prepare the patient for radiographic or sonographic procedures by assessing patient's needs and providing pretest patient education,  explaining procedures and answering questions; provide reassurance and support to patient throughout procedure; assure understanding of discharge instructions before patient leaves care area.
• Perform diagnostic imaging examinations according to the service's procedures.  Locate and record internal elements of the body, including blood vessels and organs.
• Perform quality control measures for the purposes of ensuring optimal quality images; adjust equipment and position patient to eliminate test artifacts, protect patient from unnecessary radiation exposure by positioning lead shields or limiting the size of x-ray beams.
• Monitor the patient for potentially dangerous physical and emotional changes during the examination; recognize abnormal changes and immediately notify the DRT.
• Prepare contrast agents.
• Technologists follow all national and local guidelines including those of the Veterans Administration National Health Physics Program.
• Evaluate test results for clarity and accuracy; take corrective action where appropriate.
• Log data into patient information systems, and update file systems for tests performed.
• Clean and disinfect equipment and workspace per standard operating procedure.
• Recognize equipment malfunctions and readjust equipment or refer for repair.  Prepare digital images for interpretation by the radiologist.  Electronic images and reports are transmitted digitally via Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS); this eliminates the need to manually file, retrieve, or transport films.   Practice accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
• Practice safety measures in radiography, radiation safety, infection control and environment of care.

Apply the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice.

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