CT Technologist - Sigma Inc
Providence, RI 02905
About the Job
CNE-626 - CT Technologist - Providence, RI - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for CT Technologist to work onsite for our contracted facility.
Shift: 23:00 - 07:00
Position Overview:
Essential Functions :
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Qualifications & Skills:
Education:
Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for CT Technologist to work onsite for our contracted facility.
Shift: 23:00 - 07:00
Position Overview:
- Performs all diagnostic exams in accordance to policy and procedures. Exams are performed with the highest technical quality and efficiency while providing compassionate care and ensuring patient safety.
Essential Functions :
- Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners, power injectors, and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures. Position patients for CT scans using patient positioning devices and protective equipment as necessary.
- Perform exams accurately per established protocols, policy, and patient safety standards.
- Assist radiologist with imaging procedures, starting IV's, and injecting contrast, if applicable.
- Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures.
- Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label. Film/transmit to Image Archival System.
- Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions.
- Charge procedures and supplies in EHR.
- Dispense and or order oral contrast to patients for CT scans.
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Provide orientation and training to new CT technologists.
- Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients and their families for CT scans.
- Provide education and training to student technologists.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein.
- Coordinate scheduling and patient flow
- Demonstrate proficiency in IV placement for contrast administration.
- Demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in performance of all exam protocols.
- Assist with the education and training of new physicians (interns, residents, fellows, and attending). If applicable.
- Assist radiologists in developing new protocols and CT imaging techniques that are unique to facility.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Physical Demands: Ability to lift twenty (20) pounds.
- Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds, as well as assist with weights of more than one-hundred (100) pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods. Fine motor skills. Visual acuity.
Qualifications & Skills:
Education:
- Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology plus completion of an accredited CT program or Graduate of a bachelor's degree program in Radiology, with two semesters of clinical rotation in CT OR Years of clinical experience may substitute Accredited CT program.
- Prefer one year experience but not mandatory.
- ARRT certification in Radiography, CT certification within 18 months of employment, BLS certification.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to Radiologic exams. Excellent communication skills.
Source : Sigma Inc