CT Technologist

CT Technologist - $34-52 per hour at Advocate Aurora Health summary:
A CT Technologist performs and manages computed tomography scans following clinical protocols to ensure patient safety and diagnostic quality. Responsibilities include patient positioning, administering contrast media, operating CT equipment, maintaining records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and assisting with training new staff. The role requires certification (ARRT, IEMA), excellent communication, and the ability to handle stressful patient care situations while maintaining high safety standards.
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a CT Technologist for a job in Palos Heights, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:

CT Technologist

• Discipline:

Allied Health Professional

• Duration:

Ongoing

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: nights

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Employment Type:

Staff
$10,000 sign on bonus for externals only
Major Responsibilities:

• Performs CT scans and reformations according to established clinical protocols, guidelines, and department operating procedures

- 1)
Positions patients correctly, using proper immobilization techniques

- 2)
Performs optimal scans using correct technical factors and protocols, based on the patient diagnosis, history and other revelant clinical information

- 3)
Use correct technical factors in accordance with the American College of Radiology (ACR) to use the lowest amount of radiation to get a diagnostic scan.

- 4)
Performs CT angiography, 3D reconstruction and post processing of computer data to enhance exams for radiologist interpretation, using reconstruction software appropriate to the pathology or region of interest.

- 5)
Follows correct CT Department Technologist workflow (Start exam in radnet, select correct scan room and technologist, scan patient, send images to PACs, scan all paperwork and data sheets (eg. lab results/med-reconciliation sheets), complete the case in RADNET, charge for contrast media, Verify that all images, series and data sheets have been sent to PACs- make sure the number of images is correct.

- Verify 0 image exams, verify exams with images and archive images on scanner and optical disc

- 6)
Operates support equipment for CT such as: Independent workstation, pressure injector, PACs and RADNET

- 7)
Initiates IV for administration of contrast media for CT in accordance with department policy and utilizing standard precautions - Is IV certified within 3 months of hire. Ability to recognize adverse reactions to radiologic contrast materials.

- 8)
Prepares patient for exams by explaining procedure and by encouraging questions and answering any questions the patient may have

- 9)
Transports patients to and from departments when necessary. Assist in transfer of patients on and off the CT table. Continually monitors patient condition during CT procedure.
- 10)
Works with radiologist in the tailoring of protocols to meet patient exam requirements.

• Accountable for obtaining pertinent patient history to provide the radiologist with adequate information for exam interpretation and to ensure procedural criteria is met.

- 1)
Obtains and documents, confidential history (eg. lab values - BUN/Creatinine/GFR, allergy screening, surgical and dialysis history, etc), from patient, chart or family member, to ensure the appropriateness of the exam as well as administration of contrast media

- 2)
Recognizes contraindications for IV and oral contrast per patient history, diagnosis, or protocols.

• Accountable for documentation of all patient information on appropriate forms for department records related to preservation of patient records, patient statistics, billing information and supplies

- 1)
Documents confidential patient history to ensure appropriateness of exam and contrast media

- 2)
Documents patient charge data, modifying and initiating charges as procedure modifications are made per the radiologist

- 3)
Documents any allergic reaction, iv extravasations and initiates incident report regarding staff or patient situations

- 4)
Maintains appropriate inventory levels of supplies, notifies ordering personnel in a timely manner when supplies need to be ordered

- 5)
Assists in scheduling of exams

• Accountable for being compliant with…