What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Imaging Specialist position at Siemens Healthineers?
Siemens Healthineers is a leading healthcare technology company seeking a travel CT Technologist for a dynamic position in Fargo, North Dakota.
Job Description and Requirements
- Specialty: CT Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Experience required:
- Clinical Radiographer background with a minimum of 2 years CT clinical experience required
- Valid ARRT license, registered in CT
- GE scanner experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing high-quality CT diagnostic imaging procedures on appropriate anatomical regions according to department procedures and protocols
- Locating and recording internal elements of the body, and identifying any anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant conditions
- Adjusting equipment and ensuring patient comfort to eliminate test artifacts
- Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for patients
- Evaluating test results for clarity and accuracy
- Reviewing tests with peers and physician
- Informing physicians of preliminary findings as requested according to department procedures
- Distributing completed test results to physicians and service providers
- Preparing diagnostic information for physician interpretation
- Maintaining accurate patient charts, entering diagnosis and billing codes, logging data into patient information systems, and updating file systems for tests performed
- Cleaning and sterilizing equipment and work space
- Recognizing equipment malfunctions and readjusting equipment or writing referrals for repair
- Instructing patients in pretest preparation, answering questions, and explaining procedures
- Maintaining equipment according to Infection Control procedure
- Maintaining technical competency through continued education and participation in Siemens training programs
- Under guidance and approval of site Radiologist, administering contrast agents according to site-specific protocols
- Maintaining current Permits to Practice in all states in which services are performed
- Performing equipment quality checks and troubleshooting problems
- Calling for service and notifying all pertinent team members
- Following quality assurance guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality
- Performing additional duties as required
