FlexStaff is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Nassau County, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CT Technologist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
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 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.
- 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.
About FlexStaff
FlexStaff is a leading staffing agency based in the New York area that connects job seekers with temporary, temporary-to-hire, and permanent roles across multiple industries. We also provide travel staffing assignments for New York’s largest healthcare provider, Northwell Health, with 20 hospitals throughout the New York area.
What sets us apart
- Direct hospital employment at one of the 20 Northwell Health hospitals located throughout Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, and Westchester.
- No third-party agency, which means faster turnaround time on contracted offers, higher compensation, and better opportunity for assignments.
- A knowledgeable and dedicated recruitment and on-boarding team that will work with you throughout your FlexStaff travel career.
What we offer
- 8-13-week assignments with possibility of extension.
- Guaranteed hours on all assignments.
- Competitive compensation packages.
- Tax-free stipends for meals, lodging, and travel.
- Only travel division with direct access to Northwell Health.
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