CT Tech Pool

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Port Washington, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time CT Tech Pool position within the AMC Grafton - CT department. The role involves operating CT equipment to perform diagnostic procedures, including basic imaging processing, body, head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, contrast, orthopedic, and extremity scans. The technologist will obtain patient medical history, ensure exam accuracy by comparing requisitions to physician orders, position patients, select scanning factors, and prepare and administer contrast media under radiologist direction. Responsibilities also include providing measurements and slices for interpretation, post-processing and labeling images, maintaining records, entering patient and study information into the radiology information system, documenting billing codes, identifying equipment performance issues, performing quality assurance tests, and reporting malfunctions. The role requires performing patient positioning and transporting duties, which involve lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique, and demonstrating knowledge of age-appropriate care. The position is part of the holiday rotation and staffed with variable shifts, with no scheduled call.

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
• 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 basic 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
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Competently operates CT equipment to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures.
• Performs basic imaging processing, body, head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, contrast, orthopedic and extremity procedures.
• 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 Radiologist, and assists in the proper scanning techniques.
• Provides measurements and additional slices for accurate interpretation with direction from the Radiologist.
• 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.
• Prepares and 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.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses 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.
• Maintains annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree