XRay (CT) Technologist

Radiology Partners•Moline, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs computerized tomography to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention at the request of a licensed practitioner. The successful CAT Scan Technologist demonstrates best practices in CAT scanning and patient care. Depending upon location, the CAT Scan Technologist may be required to perform advanced exams, such CAT Angio, CAT Cardiac and/or CAT Colonography exams.

Requirements

XRay (CT) Technologist
Full-time (30+ hrs/week)/FULLTIME
On-site
Demonstrates best practices in CAT scanning and patient care.
May be required to perform advanced exams, such CAT Angio, CAT Cardiac and/or CAT Colonography exams.
Proficient IV skills.
Adheres to OSHA guidelines.
Adheres to guidelines regarding radiation protection and recordkeeping.
Works cooperatively with radiologist.
Performs IV insertion as needed following proper guidelines as established by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Nice To Haves

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Responsibilities

Performs and maintains daily check-ups and quality control on CT scanners as required by credentialing organizations.
Performs daily quality assurance of the CT schedule in order to address potential conflicts.
Responsible for the non-technical component of the protocol process, including: ensuring that the patient is properly prepped for exams, including blood work, allergies, contraindications, etc., monitoring missing requisitions, faxing transmissions to referring MD offices to obtain missing requisitions, ensuring that the requisition is completely filled out i.e. exam, clinical and signature authorization numbers match the exam ordered and codes are correctly entered, evaluating requisitions to ensure exam requested matches the exam ordered, verify that exams have been scheduled at the proper site, time slot and day and contacting the Customer Care Center for assistance with scheduling changes as needed.
Reviews requisitions to determine proper study; interviews patients for medical history; prepares patients for exams; administers oral and IV contrast; utilizes knowledge of Creatinine meter; explains benefits and risks of contrast to patient; positions patient appropriately; selects scan parameters and exposure factors; monitors patient while scanning; reviews images for quality and abnormalities; adheres to OSHA guidelines; adheres to guidelines regarding radiation protection and recordkeeping; completes documentation and file notations; performs QC and patient tests according to protocol; performs weekly Emergency Crash Cart QC; works cooperatively with radiologist.
Provides excellent care and service to patients.
Explains exams, contrast, positioning, etc. to patients.
Demonstrates proficient IV skills.
Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation.
Tracks patients from exam start to discharge, ensuring that stat exams are processed appropriately and expeditiously.
In an emergency situation, assesses the patient's condition and assists radiologist as needed (i.e. with medicine or supplies.)
Performs IV insertion as needed following proper guidelines as established by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).