CT Trainee

American Addiction Centers • Park Ridge, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time CT Trainee position at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. The role involves cross-training in CT, with various hours and no specific schedule details provided beyond 'Various hours'. The pay range is $28.55 - $42.85 per hour. The trainee will learn to perform advanced imaging procedures, prepare patients for exams, maintain exam rooms, perform POCT procedures, assist with image-guided procedures, administer routine medications, provide patient instructions, communicate effectively with the care team, perform quality control on equipment, and learn about patient-centered initiatives and lean methodology. The role also involves patient positioning and transporting duties, requiring physical exertion and adherence to age-specific care standards.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• ARRT registered (RT) and radiography (R) OR NMTCB registered (CNMT) OR Unrestricted state license
• Successful completion of an accredited imaging technology program.
• Typically requires one year of clinical experience.
• Progression of skill competency will be evaluated by preceptor or department leader prior to independent performance in the clinical setting.
• Exhibits communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff, and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a electronic medical record and use of electronic mail.
• Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.
• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Must be able to: lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• Must be able to: carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
• Must be able to: perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: Radiation, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, chemical, infectious disease, blood, and body fluids.
• Will be required to wear proper PPE, protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Complies with technologist scope of practice per organization guidelines.
• Learns to perform advanced imaging procedures with proper patient positioning, imaging protocol compliance, and workflow compliance.
• Learns to prepare and room the patient for exam by obtaining gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e., chief complaint, allergies, medications).
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.
• Learns how to perform POCT procedures (i.e., Serum creatinine) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
• Learns basic clinical tasks not limited to IV start and EKG.
• Learns how to assist the Radiologist/advance practice clinician (APC) with image guided procedures.
• Learns how to administer routine medications under Radiologist/physician/APC orders, which may include but are not limited to contrast media and oxygen.
• Learns how to provide simple patient instruction and refers questions to appropriate care team members.
• Learns how to effectively communicate with Radiologist/physician/APC, care team members and patients to ensure smooth patient flow and delivery of timely imaging services.
• Learns to complete routine quality control and monitoring of equipment.
• Learns appropriate technique for cleaning and caring for equipment.
• Learns to identify equipment performance issues and processes for resolution.
• Learns about patient-centered initiatives, care management, process improvement and lean methodology.
• Learns to perform various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees