CT Tech - Spokane Valley, WA

Jogan Health is looking for an experienced CT Technologist for a 13‑week assignment in Spokane Valley, Washington.

In this role you will obtain the safest and highest quality CT exams under the direct or indirect supervision of a radiologist, per established Inland Imaging guidelines and protocols.

Pay Local: $47/hr
Pay Travel: $26.75+$55/per diem+Lodging+Travel Stipend
Estimated

Hours:

40 hours weekly
Duration: 13 weeks with a possible extension

• Independently performs CT studies that meet or exceed the standards set by the interpreting radiologist(s)
• Uses professional judgment to reconstruct images as needed to enhance study for interpretation
• Communicates with the Radiologist as needed to protocol exams.
• Follows established protocols for individual CT examinations
• Ensures proper Radiation dose to patient and to obtain a quality exam.
• Prepares equipment and room for exams:
  • Assists in the transportation of patients as needed
  • Ensures proper contrast dosage is ready and available as needed
  • Prepares room with sterile trays and supplies for invasive procedures
  • Cleans exam room after each study
• Interviews and assesses patient for CT exam:
  • Takes detailed patient history to aid the radiologist in making a diagnosis
  • Obtains procedure consent
  • Reviews patient preparation checklist prior to procedure
• Performs parenteral procedures e.g. contrast injections, IV starts/removal:
  • Uses standard precautions with all patients.
  • Monitors IV sites during injections when possible to avoid extravasation of contrast
  • Consistently practices sterile procedures for invasive studies
  • Quickly recognizes patient contrast reaction and follows accepted standards for appropriate patient care during and after reaction
  • Always wears appropriate PPE for study as appropriate
• Physically assist patients on or off the CT table
• Safely uses Hoyer lifts within manufacturers guidelines when available.
• Communicates with patient during exam to ensure the patient does not move and to ensure patient comfort level
• Verifies that orders are received and within the indication for the exam.
• Reviews studies post exam to check for quality and acute or urgent findings upon completion.
• Assures pre authorization (when needed) for exam has been obtained and if exam changes that a new authorization has been requested.
• Completes all exam paperwork:
  • Builds patient exam work list
  • Presents exam in PACS using appropriate hanging protocols.
  • Ready’s the OLF (patient history form) to send study to the radiologist worklist.
  • Changes exam codes in billing system as appropriate
  • Appropriately codes exam for billing
  • Adds charges for medications and contrast as appropriate
• Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed for staffing and patient care.
• Troubleshoots CT equipment and reports issues to Manager and/or Director
• Coordinates patient care between technologists and clerical staff to facilitate a smooth workflow
• Responds to information requests from patients, scheduling, and other departments.
• May perform Daily QA.
• This position may be required to work in a hospital, urgent care or clinical setting.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Education: AA Degree is required. Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program or equivalent on the job experience required to pass the ARRT (R)
• Experience: Minimum of six (6) months as a practicing Certified Radiologic Technologist – required
  • Anatomy and medical terminology – preferred
  • Medical office experience preferred
  • Understanding of all procedures to be read by radiologist – preferred
  • Must agree to take call and work holidays to meet the needs of the company
• Licensure: Must maintain current Washington State Certified Radiologic Technologist License
• Certifications: ARRT (R), (CT) Certificate
  • Current CPR/BLS required
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  
  
  Experience with the following computer applications is highly desired:
  Outlook;
  Workday; ISite;
  Qgenda;
  Web Portals, EPIC and Medicalis.
  
  Datix and/or Inland Imaging Incident reports.