CT Technologist - Dayshift - Part-time 48 Hours Bi-Weekly - Main Campus - Rotating Weekends/Holidays

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This position works Part-time Dayshift, 48 Hours Bi-Weekly and Rotating Weekends/Holidays. With limited supervision and under the direction of the Special Imaging Supervisor and Radiologists, performs a variety of procedures utilizing a computer assisted tomography scanner to visualize internal anatomy on neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations. Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of CT scanning experience
Capable of working independently
Possess excellent customer relation skills.
Good oral and written communication skills
Keyboard/computer skills
Ability to manage stressful work with patients having potentially disabling or terminal conditions.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment problems.
Ability to recognize and respond to contrast medium reactions.
Graduate of JRCERT approved program in Radiologic Technology
MD Stat Certification as a Medical Radiation Technologist
Certification by ARRT in Computed Tomography
CPR required
Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups: Neonate (0 thru 30 days), Infant (31 thru 12 months), Child (13 months thru 12 years), Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years), Adult (18 years thru 65 years), Geriatric (66+ years)

Responsibilities

Performs correct positioning and secures patients to the CT table.
Selects proper technical settings and scan protocols computer menu.
Transmits images to PACS for interpretation and for permanent record.
Assist radiologist during CT guided biopsy and aspiration procedures.
Responsible for obtaining optimal CT to provide the radiologist with information to assure that an accurate diagnosis is rendered.
Evaluates CT with the radiologist.
Monitors equipment status to prevent damage.
Performs daily quality control checks of CT scanner.
Interviews and screens patients concerning sensitivity to contrast material.
Assist radiologists in determining the volume of the contrast to be administered.
Obtains informed consent.
Performs phlebotomy.
Administers Oral and IV contrast material.
Applies standard precautions and sterile technique.
Responsible for the cleanliness and orderliness of workspace.
Checks drug interaction kit for missing or expired items.
Ensures that patient records are complete and signed prior to examination completion.
Executes a variety of tasks associated with PACS and HIS systems.
Screens patients for possibility of pregnancy.
Applies and proper radiation protection according to prescribed safety standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Optimize imaging exams to use only the radiation necessary to produce diagnostic quality imaging.