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Cat Scan Technologist

Cat Scan Technologist
Allied - CAT Scan Tech
Far Rockaway, NY
Permanent
Thegoodkindgroup

Thegoodkindgroup

Long Term contract for a Cat Scan Technologist to work in Far Rockaway 3-4 days with alternating weekends 7pm-7am. Job Responsibility • Prepares patients for examination and explains procedures and sets up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion. • Perform CT scans on patients in a hospital or emergency room setting • Ensu...

Cat Scan Technologist

Description

Long Term contract for a Cat Scan Technologist to work in Far Rockaway 3-4 days with alternating weekends 7pm-7am.
Job Responsibility
• Prepares patients for examination and explains procedures and sets up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion.
• Perform CT scans on patients in a hospital or emergency room setting
• 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 patients for exam by placing and positioning patients on exam table within the gantry.
• Monitor patients' vital signs during scans
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate records of patient information and scan results.






Stuart Katz
Managing Director
The Goodkind Group
200 Broadhollow Road, 2nd floor
Melville, N.Y., 11747
275 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, New York 10016
Direct dial: (347) 897-4885
Cell: (917) 693-5190
Email: skatz@thegoodkindgroup.com

Requirements

Job Qualification
• Diploma from a Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Valid certification as a CT Technologist
• Current ARRT (CT) and or NMTCB (CT) Radiology registration required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 2 years of technical experience, required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB and/or AART-N)
• NYS License required
• Previous experience working in a hospital or emergency room setting is preferred.
• Proficient in operating CT equipment and software.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Profession
Allied Health
Specialty
CAT Scan Tech
Employment Type
Permanent
Shift
7 pm - 7 am
Compensation
$78/hour
Start Date
Aug 25th, 2024
Employer
Thegoodkindgroup

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