Radiologic Technologist-Computed Tomography

Job Title: Radiologic Technologist-Computed Tomography
Job ID: 78104
Location: Jackson, Michigan


Overview:
Under general supervision, specializes in the performance of computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients. May perform general diagnostic radiology examinations. Performs related duties as required.


What you will be doing:

• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.

• Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.

• Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.

• Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the CT scan.

• Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.

• Administers intravenous contrast media to including utilization of power injectors. Monitors patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and provides immediate care to patient if a reaction should occur.

• May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed. Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored.

• Assists Radiologist in performing complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.

• Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.

• PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts.

• RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System.

• Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming study.

• Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.

• Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.

What you must have:

• Must have Associates degree in Applied Science in Radiology

• Must have peripheral IV insertion experience or be willing to obtain training

• At least 2 years experience in Hospital Setting required

• At least 1 Year in an ED/Level I Trauma setting, required

• Prior experience working in a fast paced environment and independently

• Strong people skills, good communicator 

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