CT Technologist Weekend, Full Time, Days

Huntsville Hospital Health System • Decatur, AL

79d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Radiology Director, and a radiologist, performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis. Operates CT/X-Ray Equipment to make quality Images/ radiographs of designated body parts. Will be available for emergency on-call procedures as required, or set forth. Recognizes the need for control/assessment of pain for patients and helps to prevent or reduce patient pain levels when possible.

Requirements

• Must have satisfactorily completed AMA approved Radiologic Technologist training program.
• Eligible for ARRT registry.
• CT registry preferred.
• BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period.
• Must have excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• No experience required, but preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a Radiologist, produces high quality radiographs on all patient age groups.
• Explains procedure to patient.
• Position and immobilize patient for procedure.
• Selects appropriate technical factors for specific body part.
• Review images for quality and accuracy of positioning.
• Willingly helps out in Radiology or other departments within Imaging whenever the need arises.
• Assists Radiologist with Invasive Procedures.
• Sets up room properly for specific procedure.
• Practices principles of sterile technique.
• Label items on trays in accordance with required Joint Commission standards.
• Selects appropriate procedure trays/instruments needed.
• Obtain images as requested by Radiologist to facilitate diagnosis of disease processes.
• Maintain Patient and Personal safety.
• Provides radiation protection to all patients as needed.
• Practices personal radiation safety measures to minimize annual occupational exposure levels.
• Follows principles of good body mechanics when lifting.
• Utilize appropriate transfer techniques for patient condition.
• Use two (2) identifiers approved by the hospital to verify patient identity.
• Administer appropriate Contrast media as directed by Radiologist.
• Administers IV contrast as directed by Radiologist.
• Assess patient for possible contrast media sensitivity prior to beginning venipuncture.
• Attends annual inservice on venipuncture techniques.
• Performs venipuncture as required for procedures.
• Completes all exams timely in PACS.
• Properly performs procedure for making patient CD’s.
• Verify that written physician order matches order in PACS.
• Verifies all images are in PACS, & Scans any required documents, and Adds additional study information in notes section as needed.
• Operates film digitizer to add films to PACS.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees