What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist position at American Health Imaging?
US Radiology is one of the largest and most progressive radiology groups in the country. Our mission is to make the best of radiology better to improve lives. With over 5,000 team members and over 175 outpatient imaging centers across 13 states, our team conducts nearly 8 million studies annually. US Radiology is a partnership of leading sub-specialized radiology groups, high-quality imaging centers and health systems built around a commitment to best-in-class clinical excellence, operations, infrastructure, and state-of-the-art technology.
This position is full-time working Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm
20,000 Sign on Bonus!!
Job Summary :
The CT Technologist performs a variety of standard and specialty Computed Tomography (CT) procedures to produce imaging studies using radiology technology to assist physicians with formulating a medical diagnosis while complying with safety and regulatory requirements. Specifically, conducts radiology exams and documents clinically appropriate results for interpretive physicians and records.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Demonstrates the company’s values in daily activities
- Performs complex tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners and related equipment to produce cross-section images of patients’ internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues
- Positions patients for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with government regulations and to ensure the safety of patients and staff
- Screens patients for CT safety prior to procedure performance
- Starts I.V.’s, administers contrast media as directed and per protocol
- Evaluates CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and labels appropriately
- Loads and operates power injectors for contrast media administration
- Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice
- Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in the Environment of Care
- Maintains accurate patient records.
- Assists in other modalities as requested and as allowed by licensure / certification
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