CT Technologist - Sigma Inc
St Louis, MO 63106
About the Job
264799- CT Technologist - St Louis, MO - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare Team is currently looking for a CT Technologist to work at our client's facility St Louis, MO.
EMR Used: CPSI/Evident
Shift: Sundays 7am to 7pm
Basic Job Function and Responsibilities:
Sigma Healthcare Team is currently looking for a CT Technologist to work at our client's facility St Louis, MO.
EMR Used: CPSI/Evident
Shift: Sundays 7am to 7pm
Basic Job Function and Responsibilities:
- Under supervision plans, organizes and performs CT procedures to apply x-ray energy and computer processing techniques to assist in physician diagnosis and treatment. Promotes the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization.
- Completes required continuing education as needed in order to maintain ARRT.
- Introduces self, call patient by name takes appropriate clinical histories and explains the CT exam. Prepares patients for CT procedures by determining technical factors and procedures appropriate for patient's age, and condition, scheduling examinations properly as well as diagnostic exams as needed.
- Maintains all equipment by safe, cautious and proper use, reporting malfunctions immediately.
- Maintains positive communication with physician offices, and refers any problem to appropriate supervisor.
- Maintains records and files, completes log entries, and prepares requests and information for the exam, and provides for any other clerical support.
- Operates CT equipment in accordance with established techniques and routines. Operates CT imaging equipment within the department, practicing appropriate radiation protection and safety.
- Performs all exams as ordered in a timely and efficient manner.
- Performs computer functions, i.e. PACS, RIS, HIS, order entry, post-processing of images.
- Performs exams as indicated by the physician's order; communicates any questionable order with the referring physician.
- Identifies, accesses, and prepares medication as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Prepares and administers appropriate medications to include contrast media and barium. May assist physician with detailed imaging procedures.
- Prepares patients for Radiology exams.
- Provides for care and protection of patients during procedures, assuming care for the emotional, psychological and physical needs while adhering to The Joint Commission patient safety goals.
- Shares on-call status with other technologists within the CT department.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education:
Education:
- Completion of Radiologic Technology program - Required
Experience:
- Minimum, 1 year experience in CT or CT dedicated program - Preferred
Certification(s), Licensure(s) & Registration(s):
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)- Required
- Maintain current NM Permit to Practice - Require
- Current BLS certification required
- Equipment is a Fuji CT 16 slice CT scanner and LF dual head injector
Source : Sigma Inc