Ct Technologist Rt(R)- Radiology-Ct Scan (Ft)

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

21d • $31 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Overview Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and compassionate CT Technologist to join our Imaging Services team in Kankakee, Illinois. The CT Technologist will be responsible for performing high-quality computed tomography (CT) scans to assist in diagnosing and treating patients. This position requires a strong understanding of imaging techniques, patient care, and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care while adhering to all regulatory and safety standards. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. Essential Duties Perform CT Imaging: Perform CT scans in accordance with established protocols and physician orders, ensuring high-quality images for accurate diagnosis. Position patients and equipment appropriately for procedures to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest. Select and operate computed tomography equipment, applying principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others. Monitor the status of equipment repairs and preventative maintenance, ensuring that all equipment is properly maintained and functioning. Conduct daily quality control (QC) checks on equipment and imaging systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Patient Care: Prepare patients for imaging procedures and provide practical instructions to alleviate anxiety and ensure understanding. Assume responsibility for the physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures, providing education and counseling as necessary. Monitor patients during the scan, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout the procedure. Perform venipuncture to administer contrast agents or other injectable substances required for radiology procedures, ensuring accurate dosage and patient safety according to established protocols. Perform point-of-care testing (POCT). Radiation Safety: Adhere to safety protocols and radiation protection principles to minimize exposure to patients, staff and others Prepare, identify, and/or administer contrast media and/or medications as prescribed, understanding methods of performing venipunctures. Collaboration and Education: Work closely with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely and accurate interpretation of images. Provide practical instructions and participate in teaching programs for students and healthcare professionals. Documentation and Quality Control: Ensure accurate and complete documentation of all imaging procedures, including corroborating the patient's clinical history with the procedure. Evaluate images for technical quality, manipulate display parameters, and provide hard copy records of procedures. Maintain archival storage of digitized information as appropriate. Inventory Management: Control inventory levels, recommend procurement of supplies, and suggest modifications necessary for practical and economical operation. On-Call Availability: Be available for on-call duties as required, providing imaging services promptly when needed. Non-essential Duties Participate in departmental meetings and continuing education opportunities to stay current with advancements in imaging technology and practices. Assist with administrative tasks as needed, such as scheduling and inventory management. Contribute to departmental quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs. Responsibilities Preferred Experience Participate in departmental meetings and continuing education opportunities to stay current with advancements in imaging technology and practices. Assist with administrative tasks as needed, such as scheduling and inventory management. Contribute to departmental quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology or related field required
• Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) RT (R) in Radiography.
• IEMA certification required in Radiography
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certification in CT by the ARRT [RT(CT)]
• Participate in departmental meetings and continuing education opportunities to stay current with advancements in imaging technology and practices.
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed, such as scheduling and inventory management.
• Contribute to departmental quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT scans in accordance with established protocols and physician orders, ensuring high-quality images for accurate diagnosis.
• Position patients and equipment appropriately for procedures to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest.
• Select and operate computed tomography equipment, applying principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
• Monitor the status of equipment repairs and preventative maintenance, ensuring that all equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
• Conduct daily quality control (QC) checks on equipment and imaging systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Prepare patients for imaging procedures and provide practical instructions to alleviate anxiety and ensure understanding.
• Assume responsibility for the physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures, providing education and counseling as necessary.
• Monitor patients during the scan, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout the procedure.
• Perform venipuncture to administer contrast agents or other injectable substances required for radiology procedures, ensuring accurate dosage and patient safety according to established protocols.
• Perform point-of-care testing (POCT).
• Adhere to safety protocols and radiation protection principles to minimize exposure to patients, staff and others
• Prepare, identify, and/or administer contrast media and/or medications as prescribed, understanding methods of performing venipunctures.
• Work closely with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely and accurate interpretation of images.
• Provide practical instructions and participate in teaching programs for students and healthcare professionals.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of all imaging procedures, including corroborating the patient's clinical history with the procedure.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, manipulate display parameters, and provide hard copy records of procedures.
• Maintain archival storage of digitized information as appropriate.
• Control inventory levels, recommend procurement of supplies, and suggest modifications necessary for practical and economical operation.
• Be available for on-call duties as required, providing imaging services promptly when needed.
• Participate in departmental meetings and continuing education opportunities to stay current with advancements in imaging technology and practices.
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed, such as scheduling and inventory management.
• Contribute to departmental quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.

Benefits

• Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.
• Our Total Rewards package includes:
• Compensation Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree