CT Technologist

Client Long Island! The Community - Northport, New York Northport Village is a quaint, picture-postcard, waterfront village on the Gold Coast that was settled in the 1600s. The village still bears the trolley tracks laid in the early 1900s as well as the family-owned vintage sweet shop operating since 1929, the historic John W. Engeman Theater built in 1912, and more. Stop by Del Vino Vinyards in Northport for a winery experience and indulge by pulling up to Northport Village for unrivaled views of Northport's harborside hills. Northport is a maritime village that borders the waters of the North Shore, so travel down Main Street and take in old trolley lines that run through the town as you explore restaurants and ice cream parlors, and stroll down the docks and green spaces, providing the perfect opportunity for relaxation. Click on the link to learn more about Northport here.Airport Information: John F. Kennedy International Airport More than 70 airlines operate out of JFK, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, and many more, providing over 3,050 daily non-stop passenger flights scheduled to depart from the JFK airport every day, connecting to almost 200 non-stop destinations across the U.S. and internationally. For more information about the airport, check out their website here.About the Facility: Northport VA Medical Center Our main campus provides primary care and specialty health services, including cardiology, mental health care, neurology, suicide prevention, women's health services, and more. This facility operates a total of 265 beds, which includes 121 hospital beds, 38 domiciliary beds, and 134 nursing care beds, providing a range of acute and chronic medical, surgical, and psychiatric services. Facility Address: 79 Middleville Rd, Northport, NY 11768CT Technologist - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to) Shall provide patient care and technical skills in the operation of diagnostic radiographic equipment for diagnostic and evaluation purposes. Prepare the patient for radiographic or sonographic procedures by assessing the patient's needs and providing pretest patient education, explaining procedures, and answering questions; provide reassurance and support to the patient throughout the procedure; assure understanding of discharge instructions before the patient leaves the care area. Perform diagnostic imaging examinations according to the service's procedures. Locate and record internal elements of the body, including blood vessels and organs. Perform quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images; adjust equipment and position the patient to eliminate test artifacts, protect the patient from unnecessary radiation exposure by positioning lead shields or limiting the size of X-ray beams. Monitor the patient for potentially dangerous physical and emotional changes during the examination; recognize abdominal changes and immediately notify the DRT. Prepare contract agents. Evaluate test results for clarity and accuracy; take corrective action where appropriate. Log data into patient information systems, and update file systems for tests performed. Clean and disinfect equipment and workspace per standard operating procedure. Recognize equipment malfunctions and readjust equipment or refer for repair. Prepare digital images for interpretation by the radiologist. Electronic images and reports are transmitted digitally via Picture Archiving and Communication Systems; this eliminates the need to manually file, retrieve, or transport films. Practice accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity. CT Tech - REQUIREMENTS Must have ARRT/ARDMS/AMT certification with advanced certification in Computed Tomography. Must have a minimum of one year's experience. Must have certification in current Basic Life Support (BLS) KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. #IND1

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