CT Technologist

Client Summary:
The Health System is designed to increase efficiencies and economies of scale; improve quality and outcomes; and expand access to advanced primary, specialty, and ambulatory care services throughout a wide clinical network. The Health System includes more than 7,200 physicians, including general practitioners and specialists, and 13 free-standing joint-venture centers.
Job Description:
Every day, CT technologists use specialized equipment to take images of patients' bodies, generating scans that assist in diagnosing diseases and identifying internal injuries. These crucial medical professionals collaborate with doctors and nurses, give patients peace of mind, and deliver the best possible care.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
1. Requires the utilization of appropriate kV and mA techniques to ensure quality diagnostic CT images.
2. Performs daily quality control calibration checks on all equipment to ensure the equipment is calibrated and working properly before any patient study is performed.
3. Injects patients with radioactive material as per the physician's order following the prescribed protocol.
4. Observes all department documentation policies by filling in all appropriate logs, manuals, charge documents, as well as, reporting equipment problems in order to comply with regulatory agencies.
5. Performs quality control, quality assurance and safety tests. Follow radiation safety guidelines to comply with ALARA principle.
6. Maintains and develops and retrieves patient films and electronic date for Radiologist interpretation.
7. Orders patient-specific radio pharmaceutical doses 1-day prior to use.
8. Receives radio pharmaceutical on day of delivery and verifies proper receipt as per policy and procedure. Verifies activity level of the does prior to administration.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Requirements include licensing with NYS DOH in Radiologic Technologist, ARRT certification in Radiography and CT, and BLS certification. At least 1 year of CT experience; Graduate of Radiologic Technologist
New York State License (L.R.T), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT and current CT certification)
Preferred Qualifications/Requirements:
Performs CT procedures according to the prescribed protocols in order to ensure uniformity and accuracy.
Exercises appropriate judgment to assess and respond to patient's needs prior to, during and after visits in the
Radiology department.
Certifications:

• ARRT
• BLS
• Radiologic Technologist

Shift/Schedule:
8am to 4pm Monday through Friday MUST HAVE - CT & IV contrast certified and BCLS, Siemens scanner experience
Contract Length:
8 weeks
Equiliem specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 5 years running by our employees and client partners.
Benefits offered to our workers include the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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