CT Tech - Sinai Hospital

Staffing Etc. • Baltimore, MD

1d

About The Position

Performs cat scan procedures using prescribed techniques. Reviews requisitions to ensure completeness verifying patient name, diagnosis, description of requested exam, etc.; adjusts equipment and selects appropriate technical factors to produce proper radiographic exposure; utilizes standard positioning techniques to obtain an optimal diagnostic image. Selects appropriate protocol for each CT scan procedure; ensures proper levels of density and contrast are utilized to obtain and optimal quality image. Performs scanning procedures of various organs to localize site of pathological process. Complete examination in a timely manner, orders IV and oral contrast in powerchart. Documents administration of contrast and scans paperwork into Cerner. Perform exam completion, complete screenings/consents, and paper scanning in a timely manner. Scanner equipment: GE, Siemens

Requirements

• Required experience in: abdomen, pelvis, head/neck, chest, spine, brain perfusion, CTAs, multiplanar reconstruction
• Required Certs: BLS, AART, AART advanced cert
• Min. 2 years experience, will accept 1st time traveler.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in: aspirations/biopsies, colography, CT arthrography, drainage, myelography, transplant studies, PET/CT

Responsibilities

• Performs cat scan procedures using prescribed techniques.
• Reviews requisitions to ensure completeness verifying patient name, diagnosis, description of requested exam, etc.
• Adjusts equipment and selects appropriate technical factors to produce proper radiographic exposure.
• Utilizes standard positioning techniques to obtain an optimal diagnostic image.
• Selects appropriate protocol for each CT scan procedure.
• Ensures proper levels of density and contrast are utilized to obtain and optimal quality image.
• Performs scanning procedures of various organs to localize site of pathological process.
• Complete examination in a timely manner, orders IV and oral contrast in powerchart.
• Documents administration of contrast and scans paperwork into Cerner.
• Perform exam completion, complete screenings/consents, and paper scanning in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed