Vanderbilt Imaging Services | CT Technologist | Part Time | Outpatient
About The Position
Vanderbilt Imaging Services is seeking a Part-Time CT Technologist for their Outpatient facility. This role involves performing Computed Tomography procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. Vanderbilt Health is the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system, dedicated to providing world-class care, advancing medicine through patient care, education, and research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive community where expertise is valued and uniqueness is celebrated.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
- LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others
- Relevant Work Experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
Nice To Haves
- Allied health professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services.
Responsibilities
- Performs all computed Tomography procedures according to established department protocols, including performing the appropriate volume of procedures, ensuring correct patient information and technical settings are entered, preparing and administering contrast media, performing venipuncture when needed, completing patient documentation, displaying working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, processing and archiving images, and completing filming and sending image data to PACS.
- Performs all tasks associated with the proper execution of a CT examination in accordance with established department and hospital policies and procedures, including accepting assignments, restocking and maintaining work areas, performing necessary cleaning of rooms and equipment, assisting in patient movement, and using appropriate restraint devices.
- Performs all assigned RIS transactions to ensure accurate patient and procedure information is recorded for the patient medical record and billing purposes, including completing patient exams in RIS, reviewing and editing exam charges, and reviewing and editing patient exam information in WIZ.
- Performs visual maintenance checks on all equipment and reports malfunctions, including performing quality assurance procedures, providing information regarding mechanical problems, and recording equipment downtimes.
- Provides radiation protection to patient, staff, and self according to prescribed safety standards, including wearing and maintaining a dosimeter badge and demonstrating knowledge of radiation safety practices.
- Communicates with hospital staff and physicians in the performance of CT Scan procedures to exchange pertinent patient information, including assisting in scheduling, handling calls with courtesy, and communicating patient-related problems.
- Participates in on-call coverage as needed to ensure 24-hour coverage.
Benefits
- health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
