CT Technologist - Part Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

At the clinical direction of a Radiologist and the administrative direction of the Imaging Services Mgr., perform C.T. procedures with minimum supervision. Perform routine and emergency x-ray exams. Maintain equipment and supplies.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited radiology program.

Certification required:

• ARRT – American Registry Radiologic Technologist certificate required; RT (R)
• Current BLS certification required.

Certification preferred:

• CT credential preferred; RT(R)(CT) or completed within 6 months of eligibility.

License required: 

• NV State radiology license required.

Minimum Work Experience

• Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

CT Studies

• Performs routine and emergency C.T. studies according to department protocol. Show proficiency in all C.T. exams including biopsy, drainage and thoracentesis.

Consent

• Obtain consent for contrast injection and allergy history from patients as necessary. 
• Administer I.V., oral and rectal contrast according to physician request and department protocol.
• Observe patient for signs of contrast reaction, extravasation or infiltration.
• Follow posted ACR guidelines in the event of allergic reactions.

Record Keeping

• Select proper technique/protocol to obtain an optimal scan. Print films, send scans to Radiologist over hospital network, archive exam data.
• Perform post processing of data including reformations and retrospective re-constructions.
• Review studies for overall quality. Communicate all pertinent clinical history to Radiologist.
• Measure regions of interest on exam.

Requisitions

• Respond to C.T. and x ray requisitions for emergency room patients, inpatients, surgery patients and outpatients. 
• Organize workload and prioritize according to acuity of patient need. Call for a back-up technologist if necessary.

CT Equipment

• Perform warm-up and calibration of C.T. scanner as necessary.
• Demonstrate ability to perform quality control procedure according to manufacturer's specifications. 
• Maintain equipment and room in a neat and sanitary condition. Report malfunctions to Imaging Manager and Emergency Department immediately. Insure that room is properly supplied and drug reaction kit is locked and current.

BENEFITS:

• NO STATE INCOME TAX
• Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental, Vanguard 401(k) with match and Flexible Spending Account.
• Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (A Division of REMSA).
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability).
• Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
• Nevada 529 College Fund.
• Unum Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder* & HRSA Loan Repayment Program* (*for qualifying positions).
• and More...

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WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM!!