CT Tech Student

Trinity Health•Nampa, ID

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The CT Tech Student will perform procedures on patients of all ages, according to approved protocols, radiation safety, and established exam indicators. Schedules and obtains history from patients. Evaluates the appropriateness of requested exams to assist radiologists. Maintains knowledge of equipment and instruments/supplies pertinent to high-quality exams. Provides effective internal and external patient communication consistent with age and mental capacity. May travel between SARMC and SAMC-Nampa.

Requirements

Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Registered in Computed Tomography (CT) within 180 days of hire by ARRT.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS or as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
Must be able to work independently.

Nice To Haves

May travel between SARMC and SAMC-Nampa.

Responsibilities

Performs ordered procedures according to subspecialty protocols and procedures, ensuring that optimum exams are acquired in an efficient and timely manner.
Draws blood samples for processing and obtains IV access for administration of contrast.
Responds to all patient care according to medical center's policies and procedures for patient care including, but not limited to, Code Blue Preparedness, Universal Precautions, Radiation Safety Standards and CPR.
Keeps accurate and updated documentation of medications on inventory and medications utilized.
Schedules patients and radiologists for procedures, utilizing specialty area and departmental scheduling protocols.
Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
Maintains knowledge of equipment and instruments/supplies pertinent to high-quality exams.
Provides effective internal and external patient communication consistent with age and mental capacity.
Evaluates the appropriateness of requested exams to assist radiologists.
Schedules and obtains history from patients.
Performs procedures on patients of all ages, according to approved protocols, radiation safety, and established exam indicators.