CT Technologist - Northern Westchester Hospital- (Long Term Per diem/Long TermContracts Available
Company: Northwell Health
Location: Mount Kisco
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Job Description
RATE: (Long Term Per diem/Long Term Contracts Available
$52-$80**Current rates are $75-$85**)
Responsibilities:
- Prepares patients for examination and explains procedures and
sets up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely
fashion
- Ensures that a consent form for IV contrast materials has been
obtained and screens for pregnancy
- Performs CT procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic,
neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning,
radiation therapy treatment planning, biopsies, etc.
- Prepares patient for exam by placing and positioning patient on
exam table within the gantry
- Adjusts and ensures proper slice thickness and couch
increment
- In collaboration with Radiologist, extends parameters, if
needed, within established imaging protocols
- Utilizes special devices (i.e. bromide shield) to reduce
exposure to ionizing radiation of radiosensitive areas (i.e.
breast, thyroid, etc.).
- Adjusts CT equipment to capture appropriate field of view and
transmits cases to on-call Radiologist through use of
Tele-Radiology system, as well as administers intravenous (IV) and
oral contrast agents as per Radiologist order and performs
venipuncture of the appropriate gauge necessary for
examination
- Explains in layman's terms the administration of IV contrast,
and completes the IV Contrast Information Sheet with information
provided by the patient, family member or health care
proxy
- Utilizes appropriate flush technique for an existing IV line,
if needed and utilizes power injector to administer IV contrast, as
well as recognizes and assists in the treatment of contrast agent
reactions and IV extravasations
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted
here are considered essential functions of the job under the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but
considered related are not essential functions
Qualifications:
- Vocational or Technical school Diploma required
- Current License to practice as a Radiologist in New York
State
- Current ARRT Radiology registration required, plus specialized
certifications as needed
- 1-3 years of technical experience, required
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith
determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to
a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job
advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a
team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be
considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line,
years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated
contracts, budget and internal equity).
Keywords: Northwell Health, Stamford , CT Technologist - Northern Westchester Hospital- (Long Term Per diem/Long TermContracts Available, Healthcare , Mount Kisco, Connecticut
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