Per Diem CT Tech -- CT Scan -- Memorial Hospital

Charleston Area Medical Center Health System • Charleston, WV

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About The Position

Providing clearly defined Computed Tomographic (CT) studies for use by the Radiologist in the diagnosis of patient illness.

Requirements

• Formalized Training (Required)
• Amer Registry of Rad Techs (Required)
• Radiologic Technologist, Licen (Required)
• Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Perform CT procedures at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
• Perform variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement with ingenuity and initiative for the Radiologists CT diagnosis.
• Obtain the patient's medical history.
• Transfer and position patients, providing immobilization devices as required before injection. Prepare and administer contrast media to ensure quality CT studies.
• Responsible for ensuring that consent for contrast media is available before injection. Prepare and administer contrast media to patients.
• Operate equipment for quality CT scans, providing protection in accordance with prescribed standards. Ensure the effective and efficient operation of the CT Scanner.
• Process film in a timely and effective manner. Responsible for documenting records.
• Develop a plan of care to meet the diagnostic needs of the patient and coordinates procedures, which requires communication with other departments, nursing units, physicians, and visitors.
• Assist the Radiologist with certain examinations. Prepare and administer opaque for certain types of examinations.
• Practice sterile techniques. Ensure order and cleanliness in assigned work areas, reporting any unsafe conditions.
• Instruct student technologists in clinical training. Demonstrate the operation of the CT equipment to student technologists, demonstrating and explaining examinations.
• Provide radiation education and safety to patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff.
• Handle equipment service and preventative maintenance directly with the service company.
• Attend meetings and seminars to maintain current knowledge and skills.
• Perform phlebotomy and urine specimen collection.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees