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Travel CT Technologist - $4,503 per week

Lovin- JobBoard • New York, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

Job Description

FlexStaff is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Bayshore, New York.

Job Requirements

Specialty: CT Technologist

Discipline: Allied Health Professional

Duration: 13 weeks

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, nights

Employment Type: Travel

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for examination and explains procedures, setting 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 including abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, and biopsies.
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 the 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 the appropriate field of view and transmits cases to on-call Radiologist through use of Tele-Radiology system.
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.
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.