CT Technologist

Our Client, an healthcare system located in Lewes, DE is looking for an CT Technologist.

Location: Lewes, DE

Position Type: Full-Time/Perm

Schedule: Night Shift, 40 Hours Per Week

Job Summary

• The CT Tech performs computerized axial tomography procedures in accordance with the established professional and departmental standards and procedures.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews consultation request, checking for special instructions and consults with the Radiologist as necessary.
• Obtains patient history for correlation with scan.
• Ensures that billing codes match the exam that was done.
• Begin and ends procedures and document scans all relevant paperwork.
• Completely follows through with urgent add-on requests.
• Pleasantly greets patients, confirming their identification and introducing yourself.
• Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and their family if present.
• Provides radiation protection to patients, staff and self according to prescribed standards.
• Performs all routine CT Scan procedures according to established protocols.
• Evaluates the scan for technical quality. Demonstrates anatomy under investigation.
• Demonstrates a complete working knowledge of all equipment located within the CT department.
• Performs visual preventative safety inspections.
• Identifies and communicates problems to immediate supervisor.
• Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures and administers first aid or CPR as needed.
• Completes needed follow-up documentation such as contrast reaction forms, extravasation reports and Safety Tracking Tools.
• Assist radiologists with CT guided drainages and biopsies.
• Verifies that patient has consented to the procedure and understands the risks, benefits, alternatives and follow up.
• Prepares and administers contrast media according to department policies and procedures.
• Evaluates lab values as required prior to administering contrast media and beginning interventional procedures.
• Is competent in aseptic technique and properly labels and handles multi dose containers.
• Is IV competent.
• Stocks supplies, monitors and reports supplies in shortage and special order items.
• Keeps work area clean and neat. Maintains daily equipment logs.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of Radiology PC software programs such as Novius, Invision.
• Document Scanning.
• Can access Scheduling.com and can order patient exams in Invision if necessary.
• Seeks out educational opportunities.
• Shares new knowledge with others.
• Willingness to learn.
• Volunteers for special assignments.
  
  

Education

• Associates Degree in related field required- Radiologic Technology
  
  

Credentials

• ARRT-CT - Computed Tomography. Required.
• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification. Required
  
  

Experience

• One year CAT Scan experience preferred. Must complete Point of Care Testing training as part of Department Orientation.
• Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
• Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
• Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records
  
  

Please email: kylie.dilalla@hcmmi.com

Salary range $66,206.40

Salary : $66,206