CT Technologist, Per Diem Weekend Evening Shift, Radiology

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced CT Technologist for our CT Department who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As a CT Technologist you will: • Perform CT examinations in accordance with the protocols established by the radiologists. • Demonstrate proficiency in operating CT-scanner and all ancillary equipment within CT department. • Assist radiologist and other staff in interventional procedures. • Understand principles and dangers involved in the administration of oral and intravenous contrast. • Identify contraindications to IV contrast administration and recognizes symptoms of IV contrast reactions. • Properly identifies patients, reviews orders and selects scanning protocols in order to maximize quality and safe patient care in CT. • Accurately perform documentation in all computer systems within CT and Imaging Services pertinent to CT scanning (HIS, RIS, PACS, Telelradiography, image reformatting) • Maximize patient throughput and demonstrates teamwork with coworkers by managing large patient volume including the transport of patients to and/or from CT as necessary. • Provide general patient care as necessary within the CT department. • Assist in orienting and training of new employees and students

Requirements

High school or GED
Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Radiography
State of Maryland Radiation Technologist license, ARRT (CT)
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Nice To Haves

1 year CT experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform CT examinations in accordance with the protocols established by the radiologists.
Demonstrate proficiency in operating CT-scanner and all ancillary equipment within CT department.
Assist radiologist and other staff in interventional procedures.
Understand principles and dangers involved in the administration of oral and intravenous contrast.
Identify contraindications to IV contrast administration and recognizes symptoms of IV contrast reactions.
Properly identifies patients, reviews orders and selects scanning protocols in order to maximize quality and safe patient care in CT.
Accurately perform documentation in all computer systems within CT and Imaging Services pertinent to CT scanning (HIS, RIS, PACS, Telelradiography, image reformatting)
Maximize patient throughput and demonstrates teamwork with coworkers by managing large patient volume including the transport of patients to and/or from CT as necessary.
Provide general patient care as necessary within the CT department.
Assist in orienting and training of new employees and students