CAT Scan Technologist Nights

Position: CAT Scan Technologist - 36H Week - Full Time - Nights
* Willingly participates in the training and mentoring of students during their rotations and/or externships.
* Shares in maintaining supplies with Central Supply to ensure adequate inventory level by stocking exam rooms with items needed for procedures or patient care. Informs Central Supply for needed supplies.
* Performs other duties as assigned, i.e., taking call, covering extra shifts, covering holidays, adjusting schedules as needed.
* Willingly participates in the training of new employees and continues to assist employees who have recently been trained.
* Ability to apply clinical imaging protocols and positioning techniques including administering appropriate oral and Intravenous (IV) contrast specific to the patient.
* Performs quality exams by utilizing appropriate adult protocols for scanning by reviewing each exam for technical accuracy, by administering appropriate oral and IV contrast, by using proper sterile technique, and by relaying pertinent information to the appropriate supervisor or radiologist.
* Cleans and maintains all equipment as per hospital standards. Reporting faulty equipment to appropriate personnel.
* Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and a comfort level of treatment as outlined in the "Population Specific Criteria".
* Actively looking for ways to help people optimize the customer experience.
* Maintains awareness of ongoing exams and willingly seeks the opportunity to provide patient care and assist physicians and coworkers as needed.
* 1-2 years of experience working as a CT Technologist, or;
* Successful completion of a CT Externship through an approved CT school, or;
* Board certified as a Radiologic Technologist, (ARRT) required.
* Strong interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with hospital personnel, patients, co-workers, and the public.
* Required to perform venipuncture for injections and IV management for power injector use.
* Knowledge of other modalities or willing to gain knowledge of other modalities as requested for the potential of cross-training opportunities.
* Proficient with working with patients of all ages (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adult and elderly.)
* Ability to perform numerous tasks at once, prioritize workload and organize workflow.
* Must be able follow established Universal Standard and Radiation Safety precautions.
* Position requires flexibility to accommodate fluctuation in daily schedule, including but not limited to overtime, irregular hours and on-call responsibilities.
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