CT Tech - Weekday Overnights - Vanderbilt Health Hospital
About The Position
Vanderbilt Health is the region's largest comprehensive academic health system, dedicated to providing world-class care, education, and research. They foster a collaborative and supportive community where expertise is valued and uniqueness is celebrated. This role involves performing diagnostic computerized tomography (CT) examinations under the direction of the Director of Medical Imaging Services, contributing to the efficient operation of the department and ensuring quality patient care for patients of all ages. The position also includes performing and recording quality control data for departmental equipment and participating in performance improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others
- Relevant Work Experience
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
- Less than 1 year of experience
Responsibilities
- Operate CT related radiographic equipment, perform radiological procedures, operate the PACS and utilize radiographic supplies per department standards.
- Participate in On Call requirements, supporting CT services in the Medical Imaging Department, as well as back-up support for 2nd and 3rd shifts in Diagnostic Radiology.
- Manage the work flow of the department to ensure the completion of work assignments.
- Identify each patient, review orders for consistency (examination ordered/clinical diagnosis) and record pertinent data in RIS/PACS at all times.
- Review each examination for technical accuracy, present completed examination to Radiologist, and communicate pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
- Demonstrate ability to organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first and by implementing the physician’s orders.
- Implement care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner to ensure the delivery of quality care according to age specific guidelines ranging from infancy to geriatrics.
- Adhere to all department/Hospital safety procedures for patient and material handling.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to Compliance and Ethics Program.
Benefits
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
