CT Technologist

Operate CT scanners to obtain diagnostic images of specified body parts as requested. Produce quality images for radiologist interpretation and function independently with minimal supervision.

• Greet patients by introducing yourself and asking them to verify their name and birthdate.
• Take pertinent patient history, review order for procedure, and check documentation, current medications, allergy information, and completed questionnaire.
• Explain procedures to patients and encourage questions to assure understanding.
• Anticipate patient needs, keep patients and families informed of delays, answer questions, and respond appropriately to concerns, following up on issues or contacting someone who can.
• Communicate professionally with all customers, coworkers, physicians, and their office staff, respecting differences.
• Adhere to all hospital/Imaging Center policies and Excel core values, striving to exceed expectations.
• Position patients, scan, and archive procedures according to established protocol, producing diagnostic images within quality control parameters.
• Utilize proper venipuncture techniques to prepare patients for contrast media administration as necessary. Administer contrast media for CT scans according to established protocol or as directed by a physician. Label syringes appropriately according to policy.
• Properly identify, prepare, administer, and document various medications used during procedures.
• Reconcile patient medications to ensure the patients' current medications will not interact with the contrast media used.
• Complete all work in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.
• Assist coworkers in other modalities as appropriate, starting IVs, completing computer functions, and preparing patients.
• Assist physicians with invasive procedures as applicable.
• Verify physician orders for accuracy and act upon them appropriately.
• Utilize appropriate radiation-reducing techniques that do not compromise high-quality images.
• Protect patients, self, and all other personnel from radiation exposure.
• Wear and store dosimeter appropriately, switching out monthly and in a timely manner.
• Use appropriate devices for moving patients to protect both the patient and self.
• Observe patients and assist as necessary to minimize risk of falls or other injuries.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation, and sterile techniques/procedures.
• Patient positioning and equipment operation (x-ray machines and printers).

• Minimum 2 years related experience.

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: M-F 2:30PM-1AM, 4x10hr shifts; Every 4th weekend.
• Required: CT registered, 2 years CT experience
• Preferred: Experience with Phillips CT, Bracco injector, EPIC, PACS: MCKESSON, OP, IP, & ER EXAMS: Cardiac, TAVR, CTA, Code stroke, HD, CAP, Spine

Equiliem Healthcarespecializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Optionsv