CT Tech Clinic

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Saint Francis, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a Casual CT Technologist to support New Berlin 84th Street South and Layton Avenue Clinics. This role is ideal for a CT technologist looking to maintain flexibility while picking up additional hours. You'll have the opportunity to work in diverse outpatient settings while providing high-quality imaging services and exceptional patient care.

Requirements

Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin
Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Computed Tomography (CT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 18 months
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.
No experience required.
Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and radiation safety.
Competent in IV and venipuncture (if required by facility).
Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
Ability to work independently.
Intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

Competently operates CT equipment to perform basic to advanced diagnostic procedures, including basic imaging processing, body, head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, contrast, orthopedic, angiography, extremity and 3D reformatting including cardiac, vascular and neurological.
Obtains medical history from patients and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
Positions patient and selects proper scanning factors, adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images, and provides radiation protection and safety in accordance with regulatory agencies.
Prepares and administers contrast media under the direction of the physician, and assists in the proper scanning techniques.
Provides measurements and additional slices for accurate interpretation.
Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff and evaluates new products and equipment.
Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff.
Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system.
Assists with accreditation efforts.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
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/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.