CT Technologist (PRN)
About The Position
The CT Technologist performs CT examinations, including biopsy procedures, and assists with maintaining image files and other records. The role requires performing procedures according to accepted principles and practices, assessing examination quality, appropriateness, and results, and explaining procedures to patients. The technologist enters records into a computerized system, responds appropriately to emergencies, and maintains CT Scan competencies based on current scientific knowledge. Other related duties may be assigned by the director. The position serves patients across age groups and requires knowledge of age-related needs and growth and development principles. The technologist must be able to assess and interpret patient-status information to identify needs and provide appropriate care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and/or geriatric patients.
Requirements
- ARRT registration in Radiology is required.
- A current Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) license is required.
- ARRT registration in Computed Tomography is required within six months of hire.
- Demonstrate knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients served.
- Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles appropriate to the patient population served.
- Be able to assess and interpret patient-status data to identify needs and provide appropriate care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and/or geriatric patients.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in Computed Tomography (CT) Scan preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of radiation protection, physics, cross-sectional anatomy, and pathology preferred.
- Basic computer literacy, including word-processing software applications, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform CT procedures using accepted principles and practices.
- Accurately assess examination quality, appropriateness, and results.
- Educate patients by explaining procedures.
- Complete record entries in the computerized system.
- Assist in maintaining image files and other records.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Maintain CT Scan competencies based on current scientific knowledge.
- Perform other related duties, incidental to the work described, as directed by the director.
- Assess and interpret patient-status data to identify needs and provide appropriate age-related care.
Benefits
- Gift Shop Discount
- CGH Day Care Discount
- CGH Dietary Discount
- Employee Assistance Program
- CGH Pharmacy Discount
- CGH Vision Center Discount
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