Ct Technologist

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Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Minimum Offer

$ 30.60/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 45.89/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department:
Radiology - CT Scan

FTE: 0.05

PRN

Shift: Rotating

Under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor, provide patient services in a Level I Trauma Center. Perform Computed Tomo-Graphical procedures by operating a variety of Siemens platform scanners. The variety and complexity include but are not limited to Musculoskeletal, Neuro, and Body Imaging by following assigned protocols.

• X-RAY - Follow prescribed techniques to administer specific radiation for imaging purposes; adjust equipment; calculate exposure factors; position and immobilizes patients, as necessary; use appropriate lead shielding
• EQUIPMENT - Operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices according to department standards
• PAPERWORK - Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to exams, patient education, lab results and patient check lists
• SAFETY - Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARA
• OBSERVATION - Observe patient and equipment during procedures; document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisor
• PATIENT CARE - Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures
• CONTRAST MEDIA - Prepare and administer contrast media/agents
• IMAGING - Assist physician with imaging process; follow Radiology Department protocols
• QUALITY CONTROL - Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as required
• CLINICAL EDUCATION - Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents
• SUPPLIES - Clean assigned area; maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioning
• PATIENT ASSISTANCE - Assist in reception area, scheduling office and/or film library; aid patients and transport them, as necessary
• FLOAT - May be required to float to another work assignment/area
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may not seem right
• MEDICATION – Under the supervision or direction of a Radiologist, safely and properly retrieve, handle, store, and waste select medications for use during the setup, performance, and cleanup of radiology procedures

Education:

Essential:

• Program Graduate

• Comm on Allied Health (AMA), or Accredited ED Program

Essential: 1 year directly related experience

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• CT Cert by ARRT w/in 2 years
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists License
• Intermediate Life Support Certification w/in 6 months
• NM Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program Lic NMMIRTP
• NMMIRTP CT licensure provisional w/in 6wks DOP up to 2 yrs

Heavy Work:
Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people.

• Sig Hazard:
  Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• May be required or is required to perform on-call duties
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required