Travel CT Tech in Richmond, VA

ID : 49615443 Shift : 4x10 Variable Shifts - 40 hrs Description : Job Specific Notes : Johnston-Willis Hospital, a campus of CJW Medical Center, is a 300-bed acute care hospital, Level III Trauma Center, and Comprehensive Stroke Center. Johnston-Willis has all private rooms and is known for both clinical excellence and specialty care. We are home to the award-winning Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute and Neuroscience & Gamma Knife Center. Job SummarySPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Demonstrates ability to obtain quality CT images of patients. Demonstrates competence in following established scanning protocols and exercises ability to adjust protocols as required. Complies with radiation safety guidelines for patient and self. Appropriately utilizes Personal Protective Equipment. Always operates CT scanner safely and competently. Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations. (i.e. Meditech) Ensure proper charges are entered and referring physicians orders are verified. Renders patient care in a professional and courteous manner. Prepares examination rooms for CT scan and / or invasive procedures. Monitors inventory of supplies during room rotation and maintain room cleanliness and neat appearance. Assist the radiologist in administering medication, contrast agents, performing biopsies and all types of care to patients. Reviews each exam for technical accuracy (i.e. technical quality, anatomical positioning, annotation, etc.) and completes verification process in PACS Assists Facility System Administrator and CT Supervisor with PACS clean up. (i.e. : unarchived images, verifications and reporting unspecified images). Maintains strict confidentiality regarding employees and patients according to HIPAA Policy and Procedure Completes and maintains personal educational requirementsEDUCATIONREQUIRED : Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology. Responsible for continuing education credits as mandated by the ARRT for licensureLICENSURE / CERTIFICATION : (required)Required : American Registry of Radiologic TechnologyRequired : ARRT - CT Technology Certification (required within 6 months of hire)Required : American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care ProviderEXPERIENCEPREFERRED : One-year as a CT technologist WILL TAKE NEW GRADS weekend 3x12 s : Fri, Sat, Sun (7p-7a) no callEvening Weekends Fri, Sat, Sun 3 12 s : (12p-12am) no callDay Shift Mon Friday (7am-3 : 30) yes callEvening weekday : Mon - Fri (3-11) yes callEvening weekday : Mon - Fri (3-11) yes callDescription for Job Board : 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN A HOPSITAL SETTING REQUIREDAccurately interpret a physician's scanning instructions, administer contrast materials, prepare and operate the CT scan equipment, and position the patient's body in different angles to take images. Guaranteed Hours : Contract Weeks : 91