CT/ Radiological Technologist - WEEKENDS ONLY- *** Multiple Locations
Job Description
SHIFT:
Full Time Friday/Saturday/Sunday Nights 7pm -7am
Job Summary:
Associate performs quality diagnostic procedures in an accurate and timely fashion. He/she operates CT and X-ray equipment and processes images required. Associate prepares CT room, equipment, supplies, and medication as indicated for the procedure/exam being performed. He/she practices proper radiation safety techniques on all exams and ensures his/her direct reports and other staff members follow the same precautions. Associate maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers, and visitors. Supports and helps achieve the departmental and hospital goals. Provides services to all age groups (infant to geriatric).
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participates in hoa spital or departmental performance improvement activities.
- Cleans and disinfects CT room and equipment.
- Observes proper radiation safety techniques on all exams.
- Prepares Barium preparation and other CT contrast mixtures for the procedures.
- Prepares patient for CT exam – explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient a, and assists patient at the end of the procedure.
- Processes images by industry standards and techniques.
- Follows prescribed techniques in administering CT procedure/exam (adjust equipment; determines proper KVP & mA, positions patient, adjust lead shield a, and selects proper scanning parameters).
- Observes patient and machine during procedure and rereport unusual occurrences and rerecord patient’s condition.
- Maintains stock supplies and performs general office duties, (i.e., proper charge codes, procedures completed.)
- Inspects and reports equipment/room for any malfunctions within his/her shift.
- Tak patients are necessary.
- Takes call as required.
- Assists with other duties as assigned by the AVP/Director and or Imaging Manager/Supervisor/Lead Tech.
- Performs all CT procedures on papatientsetween the ages of infancy to Geriatric.
- Participates in hoa spital or departmental performance improvement activities.
- Serves as a clinical resource to department staff, students, volunteers a, and other departments, and contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care
- Takes appropriate measures to ensure the safety of patients.
- Efficiently operates the PACS.
- Provides excellent customer service to our patients, visitors, staff, and co-workers.
- Performs Point of Care Testing for Urine HCG and Creatinine. Calculates GFR.
- Attends staff meetings and in-services.
- Completes educational activities as assigned.
- Follows proper procedure for infection control.
Qualifications/License/Certifications
- Must have current license American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R)(CT). If the society does not hold advanced certification, as the society shall obtain it within 6 months of hire/promotion or completion of the training program.
- RECENT ACUTE CARE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED IN SPECIALTY.
- Must have current Texas license Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Certification
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program or equivalent with appropriate state licensure and National Registry(s).
Additional Information:
- Must be able to take calls restricted to a 30-minute response time
- Work on Hospital/ER recognized Holiday
- The candidate will most likely be transitioning to the other local location in the future. However, their main needs are at the Lewisville location at the moment
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