DIC CT Technologist (GV) - New York New York

Company: Northwell Health
Location: New York, New York
Posted On: 05/18/2024

Shift Details: SATURDAYS 7:30A-4P

Job Description
Operates Computed Tomography (CT) equipment, prepares patients for examination, and ensures that proper information has been obtained for the physician to make a diagnosis. Assists in the management of patient flow, data reconstruction and sending images for physician's interpretation.
Job Responsibility

• * Prepares patients for examination.
  
  
  
  • 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.
    
  • 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.
      
    • Enters patient history and other pertinent information obtained from requisition completed by Radiologist to include anatomical area of interest.
      
    • Adjusts and ensures proper slice thickness and couch increment. In collaboration with Radiologist, extends parameters, if needed, within established imaging protocols.
      
    • Calculates number of scans to obtain based on patient size. Operates CT ensuring required images are obtained as ordered by Radiologist.
      
    • Selects proper exposure factors based on anatomical site, pediatric vs adult patient and follows established CTDI parameters.
      
    • 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.
      
    • Transmits cases to on-call Radiologist through use of Tele-Radiology system.
      
      
    • * Administers intravenous (IV) and oral contrast agents per Radiologist order.
      
      
      
      • Verifies there are no contraindications to administration of IV contrast agent.
        
      • Calculates contrast dose based on patient's weight.
        
      • Performs venipuncture of 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. Utilizes power injector to administer IV contrast.
        
      • Recognizes and assists in the treatment of contrast agent reactions and IV extravasations.
        
        
      • Performs related duties, as required.
        
        *ADA Essential Functions
        Job Qualification
        
        
        
        
        • Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program, required.
          
        • New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist with certification in IV contrast administration, required.
          
        • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registration in Computed Tomography R.T. (CT)(ARRT), required within eighteen (18) of entry date into position.
          
        • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS), required.
          
        • Previous CT experience, preferred.
          
        • Knowledge of CT equipment and protocols, required.
          
          *Additional Salary DetailThe 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). More...

              

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