Cynet Health
Travel CT Tech in White Plains, NY
Cynet Health, White Plains, New York, United States, 10601
4p-12a, alt. wknds/holidays
Description:
Bonus: 15k Sign On Bonus
Performs routine and some special procedure imaging.Prepares patient for procedures. Assists radiologists.Prepares, operates and cares for the equipment being used.Processes images /CDs when needed.Adheres to established radiology standards of care.Applies principles of radiation protection, when appropriate to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.Assumes responsibility for assigned area and duties.Adheres to hospital wide customer service programs.Performs other duties as assigned, such as quality assurance.Performs diagnostic and some special procedure medical radiographic images utilizing CAT scan equipment.Exercises professional judgment in performance of proceduresUnderstands and adheres to the Facility Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnairesAssumes responsibilities for designated areas and/ or procedures and produces good technical images, reviewing completed exams for quality, completeness for the type of test orderedAssists physicians during procedures as necessaryPerforms equipment Quality assurance and calibrations as needed, lets Sr. staff know when supplies are low and need to be ordered.Will be required to work in case of emergency procedures or when situations arise in the department.Works on call, holiday, overtime and/or day, evening, and overnight shift coverage to help maintain adequate and safe coverage for the departmentMaintains the cleanliness of all work areas, equipment, and accessories. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to Bio Med or Senior staffProcesses images, or prints CD’s if neededPerforms routine office duties, such as answering phones, checking previous reports/ films, documents information on patients’ in EPIC, hospital RIS and PACs digital x-ray systemNotifies transport when patients are ready to be picked up or returned to floorsMay be assigned as an instructor or preceptorWill treat all people/staff in a professional and courteous manner, upholding the hospitals behavioral standards.Introduces self, uses 2 patient identifiers, and explains the exam to the patient and/or family member.Knowledgeable and skillful in providing care and meeting the physical and psychosocial needs of different patient populations including neonate/newborn, pediatric/adolescent, adults, and geriatric groupsPerforms New York State and ACR quality assurance tasks and calibrationsPerforms other related duties as required, attends staff meetings and in-servicesDuties and hours may change according to the needs of the department or hospitalOn standby/ call for emergency department coveragePerforms all other related duties as assignedAware of department specific protocols and policies; such as Stroke Program / Code Gray, IV & Oral contrast, etc
Certification/License Requirements :
NY State DOH Licensure or Limited Permit required. ARRT registered (RT) and radiograph(R) and or (CT) certified and / or NMTCB registered (CNMT), and documented training and experience in operating CT equipment and radiation physics and protection.Passing advanced CT examination /certification RequiredContinuing education requirements need to be upheld to meet the standards set forth by governing bodies.Current standards are 24 ECE credits over a two-year period depending on year of birth.DOH IV certification preferredBLS certification RequiredRadiation dose pledge for both Image Gently and Image Wisely through the American College of Radiology (ACR) will be performed during the orientation process and before end of probationary period.
Experience/Education:
The CAT Scan Technologist must be a graduate of an allied health education and accredited radiography school or hospital-based program.
Description:
Bonus: 15k Sign On Bonus
Performs routine and some special procedure imaging.Prepares patient for procedures. Assists radiologists.Prepares, operates and cares for the equipment being used.Processes images /CDs when needed.Adheres to established radiology standards of care.Applies principles of radiation protection, when appropriate to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.Assumes responsibility for assigned area and duties.Adheres to hospital wide customer service programs.Performs other duties as assigned, such as quality assurance.Performs diagnostic and some special procedure medical radiographic images utilizing CAT scan equipment.Exercises professional judgment in performance of proceduresUnderstands and adheres to the Facility Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnairesAssumes responsibilities for designated areas and/ or procedures and produces good technical images, reviewing completed exams for quality, completeness for the type of test orderedAssists physicians during procedures as necessaryPerforms equipment Quality assurance and calibrations as needed, lets Sr. staff know when supplies are low and need to be ordered.Will be required to work in case of emergency procedures or when situations arise in the department.Works on call, holiday, overtime and/or day, evening, and overnight shift coverage to help maintain adequate and safe coverage for the departmentMaintains the cleanliness of all work areas, equipment, and accessories. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to Bio Med or Senior staffProcesses images, or prints CD’s if neededPerforms routine office duties, such as answering phones, checking previous reports/ films, documents information on patients’ in EPIC, hospital RIS and PACs digital x-ray systemNotifies transport when patients are ready to be picked up or returned to floorsMay be assigned as an instructor or preceptorWill treat all people/staff in a professional and courteous manner, upholding the hospitals behavioral standards.Introduces self, uses 2 patient identifiers, and explains the exam to the patient and/or family member.Knowledgeable and skillful in providing care and meeting the physical and psychosocial needs of different patient populations including neonate/newborn, pediatric/adolescent, adults, and geriatric groupsPerforms New York State and ACR quality assurance tasks and calibrationsPerforms other related duties as required, attends staff meetings and in-servicesDuties and hours may change according to the needs of the department or hospitalOn standby/ call for emergency department coveragePerforms all other related duties as assignedAware of department specific protocols and policies; such as Stroke Program / Code Gray, IV & Oral contrast, etc
Certification/License Requirements :
NY State DOH Licensure or Limited Permit required. ARRT registered (RT) and radiograph(R) and or (CT) certified and / or NMTCB registered (CNMT), and documented training and experience in operating CT equipment and radiation physics and protection.Passing advanced CT examination /certification RequiredContinuing education requirements need to be upheld to meet the standards set forth by governing bodies.Current standards are 24 ECE credits over a two-year period depending on year of birth.DOH IV certification preferredBLS certification RequiredRadiation dose pledge for both Image Gently and Image Wisely through the American College of Radiology (ACR) will be performed during the orientation process and before end of probationary period.
Experience/Education:
The CAT Scan Technologist must be a graduate of an allied health education and accredited radiography school or hospital-based program.