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Job Title: CT Technologist

Job Description: CT Technologist sought for 13 week assignment, with the potential to extend. Schedule would be weekend nights on Thurs, Fri, Sat, and Sun from 1030p-7a. This assignment included 32 hours/week. CT Tech will perfom routine and specialized examinations in the specialty area of CT and diagnostic radiology, adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results as well as prepare patients for examinations. This role requires independent judgment to adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist.

Clinical Excellence:

-Performs procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages.

-Exhibits competency in performing and filming CT and radiographic procedures.

-Deviates from routines when the patient\'s condition requires it or at the request of the radiologist.

-Knowledgeable of procedures and assist radiologist, orders labs and pathology tests, and schedules procedures appropriately.

-Knowledgeable of invasive procedures, sterile tray set up , assisting radiologist, catheter and guidewires, orders labs and pathology test, and schedules procedures appropriately.

-Obtains and documents accurate pre and post procedure information as applicable.

-Follows JCAHO patient safety goals.

-Maintains quality care throughout the procedure.

-Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.

-Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider\'s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.

Quality Improvement:

-Maintains working knowledge of equipment in order to function in all aspects of CT and Diagnostic Radiology.

-Performs support functions of the Medical Imaging department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met.

-Technically knowledgeable of CT and diagnostic equipment operation.

-Performs reasonable trouble shooting.

-Checks and observes equipment for general safety, maintenance, and appropriate operation.

-Reports equipment problems through appropriate channels.

-Maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room.

-Promptly processes images and paper work according to proper procedures to ensure timely turn around in providing a report to the physician\'s office.

-Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care, transporting patients to and from the department as required.

-Promptly and accurately completes all fields in the PACS, Radiology system, i.e. number of images repeated, contrast reaction, exam data entry, start and stop times of exam.

-Maintains and ensures a safe environment for patients and personnel and maintenance of the QA, QC, QI programs.

Departmental Support:

-Assumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologists/students and uses time, supplies and other resources productively to promote responsive and cost effective care for our patients.

-Shares knowledge, guides and encourages fellow technologists/students with proper department protocol and procedures.

-Displays a professional attitude in the area toward fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and creating a productive learning environment.

-Completes care while conserving resources, preventing waste of supplies.

-Uses slow time to improve area appearance and accept additional assignments such as cassette cleaning, apron testing and film file duties.

Minimum Requirements:

• AHA BLS
• Associate\'s Degree in Radiologic Technology
• Radiography (R)(ARRT) (New graduates, who are registry eligible, will have one year to produce this registry documentation of successful completion of the registry exam upon hire)
• IEMA Radiography License
• ARRT (CT)

What we Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• 401k eligibility after 6 months of employment

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