CT Technologist
Company: Stormont-vail Healthcare
Location: Topeka
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
The CT Technologist is responsible for providing courteous and
professional delivery of CT technical procedures/exams to all
incoming patients, operating radiologic equipment, and for all
paperwork associated with technical procedures.Experience
Qualifications* 1 year CT Experience. PreferredSkills and
Abilities* Contributes to a team atmosphere by demonstrating
excellent communication skills, taking initiative to perform needed
tasks, and being flexible to go beyond normal expectations to meet
the needs of others.* Willingly accepts various work assignments.
Is accountable and responsible for own actions/decisions*
Demonstrates proper use of equipment, time, and supplies in efforts
to control costs.* Contributes to achievement of department and SVH
financial goals by offering suggestions to reduce resource
utilization.* Responds to needs and is knowledgeable of appropriate
care for school-aged through gerontological patients.* Seeks
opportunities to improve knowledge base by attending departmental
meetings, in services and other educational activities.Licenses and
Certifications* Radiography - ARRT Required* Basic Life Support -
BLS Required within 90 days of hire.What you will do* Perform
diagnostic computed tomography procedures utilizing a pressure
injector and administering contrast under supervision.* Prepares
and positions patient for diagnostic computed tomography
procedures. Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views
of specified area of body requested by physician.* Determines
exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body
involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment
controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper
detail, density, and accuracy.* Practices radiation protection
techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.* Performs a
variety of technical procedures that will require independent
judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed
ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.* Performs routine
maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on
radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed. Completes
forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.*
Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain
patient cooperation.* Assists radiologist in examinations.*
Measures and mixes contrast media for oral consumption.* Processes
images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.*
Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting
physician.* Performs office work including, but not limited to,
answering phone, obtaining information from computer, and ordering
departmental supplies.* Performs venipuncture for injections* Call
is a requirement of this position.Job Types: Full-time,
Part-timePay: From $33.64 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental
insurance* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Vision
insuranceSchedule:* Day shift* Evening shift* Night
shiftLicense/Certification:* ARRT Certification (Required)Work
Location: In personby Jobble
Keywords: Stormont-vail Healthcare, Manhattan , CT Technologist, Other , Topeka, Kansas
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