CT Technologist PRN | Hill
Listed on 2026-01-07
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Healthcare
Medical Imaging, Medical Technologist & Lab Technician
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Job SummaryThe CT Technologist performs Computed Tomography procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered.
Key Responsibilities- Perform appropriate volume of procedures according to patient load
- Ensures that the correct patient information, technical settings, and appropriate slice thickness are entered prior to scanning
- Prepare and administer oral and intravenous contrast media according to established guidelines
- Performs venipuncture when needed using sterile technique
- Completes appropriate patient documentation
- Displays working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
- Processes, records, and archives images for evaluation, interpretation, and maintenance purposes
- Completes filming of all cases in a timely fashion according to radiologists' requirements
- Completes processes to send image data to PACS
- Accepts assignments from supervisor in positive manner; recognizes and performs duties that need to be accomplished although not routine
- Restock and maintains assigned work area/equipment in an orderly fashion and ensures that emergency kit is accurately supplied and dated
- Performs necessary cleaning of room and equipment
- Assists in the movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, beds and radiographic imaging tables
- Uses appropriate restraint devices as needed
- Completes patient exam in RIS
- Review's materials and exam charges, edits/corrects as necessary
- Review's patient exam information in WIZ, edits as necessary
- Perform quality assurance procedures
- Provides clear concise information regarding mechanical problems and service needs
- Records all equipment downtimes in department log and notifies appropriate personnel according to department procedures
- Wears and maintains dosimeter badge in a proper fashion
- Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance to radiation safety practices
- Assists in scheduling of routine and emergency exams
- Handles calls with courtesy and efficiency
- Communicates identified patient related problems using the appropriate chain of command
- Displays flexibility, volunteers to work odd shifts as workload demands
- Demonstrates capability of explaining procedures to patient, considers patient's comfort during procedure, understands emotional response when procedure is completed
- Demonstrates respect for patient's right to privacy, all matters handled in confidential…
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