CT Technologist - Nights - Part-time 24 Hours Bi-Weekly - Main Campus - Rotating Weekends/Holidays OR Every Weekend Shift Incentive

Frederick Memorial Healthcare System • Frederick, MD

41d • $36 - $53

About The Position

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

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.

Benefits

• Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
• Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees.
• All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.
• We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree