CT Technologist

Nemours Children's Health•Wilmington, DE

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About The Position

Nemours Children's Health is hiring a Full-Time, CT Technologist to join our Radiology team in Wilmington, Delaware. This position is responsible for performing Computerized Tomography imaging studies while providing a quality healthcare service that includes total patient care in a comfortable, friendly environment. Excellent communication skills are essential to this position due to required continuous interaction with public and professional/medical personnel. Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of Nemours. As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever. Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families. To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org [http://www.nemours.org/].

Requirements

Specialized (1 year of training beyond high school) required.
Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year prior CT experience required.
State of Delaware Radiology Technologist License required within 90 days of employment.
ARRT/ Radiographer and CT certified or CT post primary Board Certified within 18 months of employment.
American Heart Association BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for working knowledge and operation of Siemens SOMATOM Dual Energy Flash, Siemens Edge with Biopsy functions, and post processing workstations.
Knowledge of routine computerized tomography imaging protocols along with performing patient examinations by protocol by designated radiologist.
Provides accurate room preparation and instructions to patient/family according to the procedure and physically prepares the patient for examination which includes explaining the imaging procedure and answers pertinent procedural questions.
Responsible for the preparation, administration and documentation of contrast media per departmental protocols under the direct supervision of a radiologist/physician. Observes patient for allergic reaction after administration of contrast.
Responsible for screening of patients to be imaged for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health or to the safety of others.
Assists radiologists by evaluating patients and obtaining written screening for administration of contrast media. Start IV’s and injects contrast material for imaging studies.
Maintains work habits consistent with hospital and department policies, reports unsafe conditions and incidents to the immediate supervisor and demonstrates safe work habits. Operates hospital computer systems for patient data entry and retrieval/order entry and completion of study.
Determine proper radiation exposure factors for CT to minimize patient dose according to protocols set by the radiologist. Ensures proper function of equipment by proper usage and maintenance.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care with respect to the appropriate specific chronological age, development age or social maturity of the patient.
Must have the ability to work well with others and have good communication skills. Aids in the training of new personnel, students and physicians.
Regular attendance is required and this position is considered essential for purposes of staffing during severe weather emergencies and other natural disasters.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, must have reliable transportation, and must be able to work on an on-call basis.
Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of Nemours.