Cat Scan Technologist (PRN Days)
About The Position
The incumbent must be a graduate of an approved school of radiologic technology and be registry eligible. ARRT registry is preferred. This position is accountable for operating the CT scanner, transportation of patients to and from the department and handling telephone scheduling of inpatients and outpatients. The incumbent is responsible with calling the physician with report of the exam. Must be able to start an IV line to administer contrast fluid. Must be able to handle patient support equipment, i.e. IV pump, O2, etc. The incumbent helps clean rooms, helps order supplies, transmit images to the PACS,, assist physicians with invasive procedures, provides basic patient care, and some light clerical work. Must be available for 24-hour call back with 45 minute response time. The incumbent must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's competency plan.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of radiologic technology and be registry eligible
- Must be able to start an IV line to administer contrast fluid
- Must be able to handle patient support equipment, i.e. IV pump, O2, etc.
- Must be available for 24-hour call back with 45 minute response time
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's competency plan.
- Education: 2 year/ Associate degree
- License / Certification: ARRT (required)
- Experience: Less than one year
Nice To Haves
- ARRT registry is preferred.
- CT(preferred)
Responsibilities
- Operating the CT scanner
- Transportation of patients to and from the department
- Handling telephone scheduling of inpatients and outpatients
- Calling the physician with report of the exam
- Starting an IV line to administer contrast fluid
- Handling patient support equipment, i.e. IV pump, O2, etc.
- Cleaning rooms
- Ordering supplies
- Transmitting images to the PACS
- Assisting physicians with invasive procedures
- Providing basic patient care
- Performing light clerical work
- Available for 24-hour call back with 45 minute response time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
