Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Radiologic Technologist: CT - Flexstaff

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeStaten Island, NY, USA$45 - $85 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Vocational or Technical school Diploma is required.
New York State and/or Connecticut Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist is required.
Current ARRT Radiology registration is required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
One to three years of technical experience is required.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations, explain procedures, and set up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion.
Ensure that a consent form for intravenous contrast materials has been obtained and screen for pregnancy.
Perform computed tomography procedures including abdominal, thoracic, neurological, extremity, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, and biopsy examinations.
Prepare patients for examinations by placing and positioning them on the examination table within the gantry.
Adjust and ensure proper slice thickness and couch increment.
In collaboration with the Radiologist, extend parameters when needed within established imaging protocols.
Use special devices, such as a bromide shield, to reduce exposure to ionizing radiation in radiosensitive areas such as the breast and thyroid.
Adjust computed tomography equipment to capture the appropriate field of view and transmit cases to the on-call Radiologist through the teleradiology system.
Administer intravenous and oral contrast agents according to the Radiologist's order and perform venipuncture using the appropriate gauge for the examination.
Explain the administration of intravenous contrast in layman's terms and complete the Intravenous Contrast Information Sheet using information provided by the patient, family member, or health care proxy.
Use the appropriate flush technique for an existing intravenous line when needed and use a power injector to administer intravenous contrast.
Recognize and assist in the treatment of contrast-agent reactions and intravenous extravasations.
Perform related duties as required.

Operates Computed Tomography (CT) equipment, prepares patients for examination, and ensures that proper information has been obtained for the physician to make a diagnosis. Maintains required documentation.

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
New York State and/or Connecticut Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
Current ARRT Radiology registration required, plus specialized certifications as needed
1-3 years of technical experience, required
BLS through the American Heart Association

*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).

Minimum Salary/Range*: 45.0000

Maximum Salary/Range*: 85.0000

About the Company

Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Northwell Health is a nonprofit health system serving patients across New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut through hospitals and outpatient practices. Its network combines hospitals for complex care, community hospitals and specialty centers such as Cohen Children's Medical Center and Zucker Hillside Hospital. The system coordinates hospital, ambulatory and post-acute care, with philanthropy supporting its community mission. Its research institutes and partnerships with Hofstra University connect patient care with medical discovery and training for doctors, nurses and physician assistants. Founded in 1997, Northwell is headquartered in Lake Success, New York.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lake Success, NY
Founded: 1997

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