Job Title: Computed Tomography Technologist
Profession: Technologist
Specialty: Computed Tomography (CT)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience: 2+ years of CT experience required
License: Michigan license verification required for nurses
Certifications: BLS, ARRT
Must-Have:
- Phillips equipment experience required
- Needs to work 2 out of the 3 upcoming holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) required
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 CT 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.
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 following department guidelines.
Ensures proper repair of equipment is performed.
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.
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, collection and evaluation of data, implementation of action plans, or related applications.