CT Technologist - Part Time

WASHOE BARTON MEDICAL CLINIC•Gardnerville, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist performs C.T. procedures with minimum supervision at the clinical direction of a Radiologist and the administrative direction of the Imaging Services Mgr. This role also involves performing routine and emergency x-ray exams, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited radiology program.
ARRT – American Registry Radiologic Technologist certificate required; RT (R).
Current BLS certification required.
NV State radiology license required.
Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

CT credential preferred; RT(R)(CT) or completed within 6 months of eligibility.

Responsibilities

Performs routine and emergency C.T. studies according to department protocol, including biopsy, drainage, and thoracentesis.
Obtains consent for contrast injection and allergy history from patients.
Administers I.V., oral, and rectal contrast according to physician request and department protocol.
Observes patients for signs of contrast reaction, extravasation, or infiltration and follows ACR guidelines for allergic reactions.
Selects proper technique/protocol to obtain an optimal scan, prints films, sends scans to Radiologist, and archives exam data.
Performs post-processing of data including reformations and retrospective reconstructions.
Reviews studies for overall quality and communicates pertinent clinical history to the Radiologist.
Measures regions of interest on exams.
Responds to C.T. and x-ray requisitions for various patient types (ER, inpatients, surgery, outpatients).
Organizes workload and prioritizes according to patient need, calling for backup technologist if necessary.
Performs warm-up and calibration of the C.T. scanner.
Demonstrates ability to perform quality control procedures according to manufacturer's specifications.
Maintains equipment and room in a neat and sanitary condition.
Reports equipment malfunctions to Imaging Manager and Emergency Department immediately.
Ensures room is properly supplied and the drug reaction kit is locked and current.