Radiology / Cardiology - CT Tech
Radiology / Cardiology - CT Tech
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Job Description
This role involves performing Computed Tomography (CT) scans on a variety of patients primarily in an emergency department setting. The CT Technologist is responsible for patient preparation scan acquisition and image processing adhering to established protocols and safety standards. The position requires proficiency in various CT techniques and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Performing special procedures such as brain perfusion and vascular CTA.
- Assisting with patient transport to and from the CT scanner.
- Preparing and administering contrast media.
- Maintaining radiation safety protocols.
- Starting peripheral IVs (as needed).
- Performing EKGs (as needed).
- Assisting with patient movement and transport for all modalities.
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment.
- Documenting patient care and procedures.
- Working with various imaging systems (PACS and Siemens).
- BLS certification.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in adult acute care settings specifically emergency department settings.
- Proficiency in performing various CT scan types (abdomen pelvis chest head and neck spine).
- Knowledge of isolation precautions and radiation safety.
- Ability to start peripheral IVs.
- Experience in adult outpatient and Level I trauma settings.
- Proficiency in advanced CT techniques (enterography intravenous pyelogram heart studies sinus studies soft tissue neck imaging trauma head imaging CT arthrography myelography colonography).
- Experience performing aspirations biopsies and drainages.
- Experience with EKGs and portable X-rays.
- Experience with extremities abdomen/GI spine/pelvis head chest/thorax and musculoskeletal imaging.
- No on-call or float requirements.
- The facility is stroke-accredited and has a high patient census.
- The unit uses Epic for documentation and communication.
- A 16-24 hour unit orientation is required in addition to the hospitals new hire orientation.
- Royal blue scrubs are required.
- Saturday/Sunday/Monday schedule.
- Shift assignments are determined by the manager.
Employment Type
Full-time
