CT Technologist | Outpatient

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Bellevue, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist performs Computed Tomography procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Experience Level: Less than 1 year

Responsibilities

Performs all computed Tomography procedures according to established department protocols, including preparing and administering oral and intravenous contrast media, performing venipuncture when needed using sterile technique, and processing, recording, and archiving images.
Performs all tasks associated with the proper execution of a CT examination in accordance with established department and hospital policies and procedures, including restocking and maintaining assigned work areas, performing necessary cleaning of rooms and equipment, and assisting in the movement of patients.
Performs all assigned RIS transactions to ensure that accurate patient and procedure information is recorded in a timely fashion for the patient medical record and billing purposes.
Performs visual maintenance checks on all equipment used and reports all malfunctions to appropriate personnel, including performing quality assurance procedures and recording equipment downtimes.
Provides radiation protection to patient, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
Communicates with hospital staff and physicians in the performance of CT Scan procedures to exchange pertinent patient information, including assisting in scheduling and handling calls with courtesy and efficiency.
Participates in on-call coverage as needed to ensure 24-hour coverage.