C.T. Technologist

Lexington Medical Center

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs computerized tomography scans. Performs specialized procedures including biopsies, aspirations and drainages.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy or Nuclear Medicine
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with a Post Primary certification in Computed Tomography
• Possess a South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association license

Nice To Haves

• Military training may be assessed and used as a substitute towards educational requirement

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for adolescent (13-17 years), adult (18-65 years), and geriatric (over 65 years) patients.
• Observes patient condition in the CT Department and contacts appropriate personnel when necessary. Recognizes emergency patient conditions and initiates appropriate care.
• Prepares patients for CT procedures, using universal precautions.
• Provides pertinent information to the radiologist to contribute to the plan of care.
• Discusses CT procedures with patients, obtains consent forms, and ensures patient understanding.
• Obtains optimum quality CT scans with appropriate measurements, windows, and other special functions for radiologist interpretation.
• Monitors intravenous contrast injections using a CT injector.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with state and federal standards.
• Assists radiologists with biopsies, aspirations, drainages, and other specialty procedures requiring aseptic techniques.
• Initiates patient charging for CT procedures, contrast, and supplies in the Hospital EMR.
• Makes appropriate technical or patient-related decisions within scope of ability and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Assists in quality control of equipment by contacting appropriate personnel and notifying the department supervisor.
• Electronically sends images to the appropriate destination, including PACS.
• Maintains cleanliness of the CT Department and equipment, uses proper cleaning techniques, disposes of contaminated needles properly, and maintains adequate stock of linen and supplies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required in an emergency.
• Practices and implements good service excellence, showing care and concern for patients, and attempting to relieve patient anxiety.
• Proficient in starting IVs and injecting contrast for certain procedures.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 403(b) match plan day one (LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%)
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree