Job Title: Technologist
Profession: Technologist
Specialty: Computed Tomography (CT)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 2+ Years of CT Experience, Phillips Experience, Traveler Experience Preferred
License: Michigan license verification required for nurses
Certifications: BLS, ARRT
Must-Have: 2+ Years of CT Experience, Phillips Experience
Description:
Coordinates and participates in all computerized tomography scanning procedures.
Sets up, monitors, and operates complex computerized equipment for diagnostic purposes.
Sets up and monitors computer operation of C.T. equipment per patient.
Transfers and positions patients utilizing accepted standards of safety and proper lifting techniques.
Applies immobilization devices as necessary.
Provides required patient identification.
Obtains vital information from patients concerning known allergies and pertinent medical history.
Properly prepares and injects contrast media intravenously into appropriate patients as needed for examination to be performed per protocol.
Makes and develops images for permanent file of each patient.
Records all studies on magnetic tape for future reference.
Organizes daily patient schedule in cooperation with work-room technician.
Maintains image quality following department guidelines.
Performs daily calibration and quality control of equipment as per department guidelines.
Assures proper repair of equipment is performed, following established protocols for imaging procedures.
Responsible for electronic/digital image capture, storage, transfer, and copying.
Monitors patients for allergic reactions and takes proper action as needed.
Assists with emergency medical situations including providing basic CPR.
Provides protection to self and patients in accordance with current prescribed safety standards and regulations.
Maintains cleanliness of working environment.
Assures supplies are maintained within department inventory levels.
Instructs new personnel as needed.
Assists Radiologists and other physician specialists in performance of specialized radiological procedures with a level of skill consistent with department standards.
Reviews and records pertinent patient history and supportive clinical data to aid in the diagnosis.
Maintains Registry in accordance with regulatory agency requirements.
Participates in quality assessments and continuous quality improvement opportunities, goal setting, and collection and evaluation of data.