CT Technologist w X-Ray - 120 BR all bids welcome - urgent need

Mobile Health Team Inc. a staffing agency has openings for a CT Technologist w/ XRay. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Moses Lake WA 98837

Assignment Start Date: 4/1/2024

13 weeks Nights 12hour shift 36 hours/week guaranteed

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Technical factors: Automatic exposure control is used appropriately. Technical factors (kvp ma time and distance) are accurately utilized. The appropriate cassette is used (regular grid etc.) collimation and tomographic factors are employed and assistance is given to the attending physician during exams.

2. Positioning techniques: Appropriate body parts are imaged and identified views are acquired and immobilization is employed Radiologist protocols are followed. Practices good sterile techniques. Performs Computed Tomography Exams with and without power contrast injections.

3. Archiving is done appropriately with the PACS.

4. Gantry: The angle mechanism is used appropriately Table height is appropriate and Positioning is appropriate for the exam.

5. Patient handling: Transports transfers and positions patients in a manner that is safe for the patient. Confirms that patient and exam preparations are appropriate. Evaluates patients mental and physical condition to avoid hazardous situations and not leave them alone if their safety is questioned.

6. Accurate patient and image documentation in the HIS/RIS and PACS systems.

7. Performs SBAR as required and uses AIDET.

8. Monitors patient needs.

9. Performs necessary paperwork and archiving.

10. Administers contrast media when appropriate.

11. Proficient in starting IVs.

12. May be assigned oncall standby shifts as needed by the department.

13. Handles confidential information according to HIPAA regulations.

14. Specialized Equipment Setup:

a. Ability to adjust technical settings.

b. Ability to adjust physical parameters.

c. Positioning is appropriate for the exam.

15. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field of expertise.

16. Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes but is not limited to: security and safety understanding of MSDS equipment infection control fire disaster safe lifting and body mechanics.

17. Ensures selfcompliance with organization policies and procedures.

18. Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted courteously and efficiently conducive to the organizations values.

19. professionally conducts self and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.

20. Ensures that additional accountabilities as may be required by management are handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional heavy lifting (lift/carry up to 50 lbs.).
• Frequent/prolonged standing/walking.
• Lifts positions pushes and/or transfers patients.
• Push pull or move heavy equipment.
• Manual dexterity and mobility.
• Occasional reaching stooping bending crouching.
• Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians nurses health care professionals patients and/or family and the public.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience:

• At least one year of previous diagnostic imaging experience is required
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Licenses Certifications and/or Registration:

• Washington State Radiologic Technologist Certification.
• Registered American Registry of Radiologic Technologists RT(R) (CT) required.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (HCP) level to be completed within three (3) months of hire.

EMR System: EPIC Knowledge/experience preferred

Shift: Friday thru Sunday Nights (3x12) (7:30 PM7:30 AM) Occasional oncall required approximately 1 day every 2 weeks

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on the departmentspecific checklist.
• Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction when necessary. Performs independent problemsolving. Decisionmaking is logical and deliberate.
• Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decisionmaking. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrates competency in the ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.
• Physical requirements
• Occasional heavy lifting (lift/carry up to 50 lbs.).
• Frequent/prolonged standing/walking.
• Lifts positions pushes and/or transfers patients.
• Pushes pulls or moves heavy equipment.
• Manual dexterity and mobility.
• Occasional reaching stooping bending crouching.
• Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians nurses health care professionals patients and/or family and the public.

Mobile Health Team Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally. Our mission is clear to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining longterm working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our clients needs.