Location: Garden City,NY, USA
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES * * *
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Performs related duties, as required
ADA Essential Functions
QUALIFICATIONS:
* 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.
Shift Details: Per-diem/Monday-Saturday/Variable hours
*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).