CT Technologist- Per Diem

American Addiction Centers

3d • $36 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

This PRN position offers flexibility to pick up varied shifts. The CT Technologist is responsible for the production of scans, positioning, and immobilization of patients, selecting proper technical factors, and ensuring patients are well-informed about procedures. The role requires a sound understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology to produce optimum results. Responsibilities include capturing appropriate exam charges, updating procedure files, and managing reimbursement codes within the HIS/RIS Computer System, as well as training and overseeing department personnel on HIS/RIS Procedures. Daily logs are checked to ensure exams are completed, and procedures sent to PACS are verified for radiologist interpretation. The technologist must provide radiation protection according to safety standards, maintain the CT suite, and perform quality control tests. They will also complete assigned CQI projects and mandatory inservices, perform 3-D reconstructions, CT angiography, and utilize the AWW workstation. A key duty involves the injection of appropriate contrast material under radiologist supervision and adherence to department guidelines. Maintaining awareness of technological changes and advances in CT is also expected.

Requirements

• Graduate of AMA approved school of radiology tech- nology with certification by ARRT
• 6 months minimum CT experience
• Able to mentor and educate radiology technologists in proper techniques for CT scanning
• Computer applications technical background in computers
• Technical knowledge in the Area of computers and cross sectional anatomy
• CT registered within 6 month from the date of hire.
• IEMA accreditation
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered (ARRT) (CT)
• CPR certified
• This position may need to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated, in this case, prior experience with all age groups is required

Responsibilities

• Production of scans, positions, and immobilization of patients.
• Selects proper technical factors.
• Ensures patient is well informed about procedure and other relevant positioning information.
• Responsible for diagnostic procedures requiring sound understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology so that independent selection and modification of technical factors may produce optimum results.
• Responsible for capturing appropriate exam charges, updates to procedure files, reimbursement codes, etc., with the HIS/RIS Computer System, as well as training and overseeing department personnel following HIS/RIS Procedures; checks daily log to see that day's exams are appropriately completed.
• Ensures that procedures sent to PACS are verified to enable radiologist interpretation of the procedure.
• Provision of radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Maintenance of adequate records, orderliness, and cleanliness of CT suite.
• Required to perform quality control tests and document results; maintains a quality protocol to computerize and enhance images.
• Completes assigned CQI projects and mandatory inservices as assigned.
• Performs 3-D reconstruction, CT angiography and is proficient in use of AWW work station.
• Injection of appropriate contrast material into a vein to visualize anatomical structures under the supervision of a Radiologist and following department guidelines.
• Maintain awareness of technological changes and advances in CT.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree