CT/ Radiological Technologist - WEEKENDS ONLY- *** Multiple Locations - All Med Search

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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