What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel CT Technologist - $2,675 per week position at Henry Ford Health System - 2799 W GRAND BLVD?
Job Description
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- Job Summary : 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.
- Principal Duties And Responsibilities : - 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.
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Salary : $2,675
