Home Care Advantage DBA HCA Solutions
Radiologic Technologist
Home Care Advantage DBA HCA Solutions, Northport, New York, United States, 11768
HCA Solutions is seeking a qualified Radiologic Technologist for the Northport VAMC in Northport, NY!
This is a full-time, W-2 position for long-term placement.
Shift-Hours/Schedule Coverage: These positions are subject to rotating tours of duty (days, evenings, weekends and holidays).
Day Shift: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Evening Shift: 3:30 pm to Midnight Night Shift: 11:30 pm to 8 am General Radiologic Technologist (R) DRTs require:
The ability to produce radiographic studies that are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by medical officers to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body. Experience assisting with fluoroscopy and performing imaging Experience preparing and administering contrast media and medications in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Knowledge in computerized [and digital radiography (CR/DR),] and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS). Experience with Bone Densitometry (BD)/DEXA examinations on the lumbar spine, hips and forearms. Familiarity with, and adhere to, all U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines regulating the practice of mammography, radiation safety, and quality assurance requirements. Adherence to the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 (MQSA) and regulated by the FDA. [DRT assignments that include performance of independent duties in this subspecialty require advanced ARRT (M) certification.] Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) Technologist requires:
Knowledge of superconducting magnets, the physics of superconducting magnets, and how they relate to the human anatomy in medical imaging. Education in the safety factors governing a magnetic environment that patients, visitors, and equipment enter. Specialized knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and how it relates to the soft tissues and vessels of the human body. Specialized knowledge in the radio-frequency surface coils required for each specific anatomical area to be imaged. Knowledge and Experience:
Specific knowledge and training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination; to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and inter-relationship of the various organs; to use the methods and techniques which will identify organs appearing on the digital display monitor, or on film, and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use and to emphasize the aspects of interest to the DRT. Experience in procedures such as IVP, GI series, Modified Barium Swallow, barium and air contrasted barium enema exams. Experience with sterile supplies, local anesthetics, contrast materials, catheters, and other required equipment are presented properly for the attending radiologist(s). Experience with interoperative portable and portable c-arm cases. Experience with portable c-arm cases in Pain Management. Experience on 320 slice, 64 Slice Light Speed Computed Tomography Scanners. Experience in Cardiac CT exams with retro and prospective gating, Interventional/CT Procedures with CT Fluoro such as Lung biopsy, RFAs, Cryo-Ablations and Microwave ablations. Experience with general x-ray and be responsible for performing a full range of CT exams. This will consist of both contrasted and non-contrasted exams in both areas, and tracking of reportable CT doses. Experience and knowledge of Intravenous Contrast Agents used in Radiology and Hydration Procedures. Qualifications:
Shall be licensed to practice Radiologic Technology in a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. All licenses held by the personnel working on this contract shall be full and unrestricted licenses. Radiologic Technologist(s) who have current, full and unrestricted licenses in one or more states, but who have, or ever had, a license restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked, voluntarily surrendered pending action or denied upon application will not be considered for the purposes of this contract. Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRTs) must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists (DRTs) that provide specialty coverage must have advanced certification from the ARRT in Computed Tomography (CT). Must have CPR/BLS certificate Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
What is your desired hourly rate? License/Certification:
Radiologic Technology License (Required) ARRT (CT) Certification (Preferred) Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred) Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person
This is a full-time, W-2 position for long-term placement.
Shift-Hours/Schedule Coverage: These positions are subject to rotating tours of duty (days, evenings, weekends and holidays).
Day Shift: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Evening Shift: 3:30 pm to Midnight Night Shift: 11:30 pm to 8 am General Radiologic Technologist (R) DRTs require:
The ability to produce radiographic studies that are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by medical officers to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body. Experience assisting with fluoroscopy and performing imaging Experience preparing and administering contrast media and medications in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Knowledge in computerized [and digital radiography (CR/DR),] and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS). Experience with Bone Densitometry (BD)/DEXA examinations on the lumbar spine, hips and forearms. Familiarity with, and adhere to, all U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines regulating the practice of mammography, radiation safety, and quality assurance requirements. Adherence to the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 (MQSA) and regulated by the FDA. [DRT assignments that include performance of independent duties in this subspecialty require advanced ARRT (M) certification.] Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) Technologist requires:
Knowledge of superconducting magnets, the physics of superconducting magnets, and how they relate to the human anatomy in medical imaging. Education in the safety factors governing a magnetic environment that patients, visitors, and equipment enter. Specialized knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and how it relates to the soft tissues and vessels of the human body. Specialized knowledge in the radio-frequency surface coils required for each specific anatomical area to be imaged. Knowledge and Experience:
Specific knowledge and training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination; to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and inter-relationship of the various organs; to use the methods and techniques which will identify organs appearing on the digital display monitor, or on film, and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use and to emphasize the aspects of interest to the DRT. Experience in procedures such as IVP, GI series, Modified Barium Swallow, barium and air contrasted barium enema exams. Experience with sterile supplies, local anesthetics, contrast materials, catheters, and other required equipment are presented properly for the attending radiologist(s). Experience with interoperative portable and portable c-arm cases. Experience with portable c-arm cases in Pain Management. Experience on 320 slice, 64 Slice Light Speed Computed Tomography Scanners. Experience in Cardiac CT exams with retro and prospective gating, Interventional/CT Procedures with CT Fluoro such as Lung biopsy, RFAs, Cryo-Ablations and Microwave ablations. Experience with general x-ray and be responsible for performing a full range of CT exams. This will consist of both contrasted and non-contrasted exams in both areas, and tracking of reportable CT doses. Experience and knowledge of Intravenous Contrast Agents used in Radiology and Hydration Procedures. Qualifications:
Shall be licensed to practice Radiologic Technology in a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. All licenses held by the personnel working on this contract shall be full and unrestricted licenses. Radiologic Technologist(s) who have current, full and unrestricted licenses in one or more states, but who have, or ever had, a license restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked, voluntarily surrendered pending action or denied upon application will not be considered for the purposes of this contract. Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRTs) must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists (DRTs) that provide specialty coverage must have advanced certification from the ARRT in Computed Tomography (CT). Must have CPR/BLS certificate Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
What is your desired hourly rate? License/Certification:
Radiologic Technology License (Required) ARRT (CT) Certification (Preferred) Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred) Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person