CT Technologist (Travel) - FlexStaff

FlexStaff; Danbury (CT); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

FlexStaff in Danbury, CT is seeking a CT Radiology Technologist to work under Radiologist supervision providing high-quality CT imaging across body regions including abdomen, thorax, and neuro exams. You will position patients, administer IV contrast, ensure safety, and collaborate via Tele-Radiology when needed.

The ideal candidate holds a vocational/technical diploma, ARRT registration in radiology, and a NY radiology license with 1–3 years of technical experience.

Formación

• Must have a Vocational or Technical school Diploma.
• Current license to practice as a Radiologist in New York State.
• Current ARRT Radiology registration required.
• 1–3 years of technical experience.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares patients for examination and explains procedures and sets up equipment.
• Performs CT procedures including abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, and planning tasks.
• Places and positions patient on exam table within the gantry and adjusts slice thickness and couch increment.
• Collaborates with Radiologist to extend parameters within imaging protocols as needed.
• Uses devices to reduce radiation exposure and administers IV/oral contrast as ordered; performs venipuncture when required.

Conocimientos

Technical experience

Educación

Vocational or Technical school Diploma

Current ARRT Radiology registration

Radiology license (New York)

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients for examination and 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 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, as well as 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, as well as 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. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions

Qualifications:

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma required
• Current License to practice as a Radiologist in New York State
• Current ARRT Radiology registration required, plus specialized certifications as needed
• 1-3 years of technical experience, required

*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).