CT Tech- PRN

Lake Charles Memorial Health System • Lake Charles, LA

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About The Position

The CT Technologist works closely with all Radiology personnel including the Cat Scan Supervisor, Administrative Director, Medical Director, and Radiologists to perform technical procedures in the Department of Radiology, specifically Cat Scan Procedures.

Requirements

• Registered Radiographer with the State of Louisiana, or registry eligible.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Technology preferred.
• Registered with the State of Louisiana, or registry eligible; ARRT registered.
• Cat Scan certification preferred.
• Licensed in Radiographer with the State of Louisiana.
• CPR certified.
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Must maintain required hours of inservice per year to meet requirements for CEU's as stipulated by the Louisiana State Board of Radiology Technologists.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Technology preferred.
• Cat Scan certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ability to compute proper imaging techniques and contrast media administration.
• Provides safe contrast media administration.
• Evaluates orders for proper requisition entry/correlating to proper selection on CT scanner.
• Obtains complete patient history and documents required information of requisition.
• Performs routine scheduled exams in a timely fashion.
• Performs Assessment.
• Plans Patient Care.
• Educates Patient/Family.
• Provides Age Specific Care For Patients Served.
• Practices Radiation Protection.
• Practices performance improvement.
• Uses good judgment and concern for patients comfort and safety when transferring to exam table.
• Basic knowledge of CT exams and routinely produces quality exams.
• Communicates issues in regard to patient safety and patient work flow to peers and supervisor as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree