What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist position at RAYUS Radiology?
RAYUS Radiology is looking for a CT and Special Procedures Technologist to join our team. As a CT and Special Procedures Technologist, you will operate a computed tomography (CT) scanner and C-arm to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. You'll be part of a team providing a wide range of screening, diagnostic and interventional procedures with compassion and integrity to ensure the highest quality, access, service and value to our patients, referring providers and partners.
You'll play an important part of that process by taking a patient centered approach, you will provide technical support to CT and special procedures, assuring that services are provided within professional standards and with excellent customer service. Each patient comes to our centers looking for answers. You will guide patients through this sometimes difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process. Willing to train if this is a modality you are interested in learning. No experience needed. This position will work Monday - Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm at our Plymouth and Maple Grove locations, includes Saturday rotation.
Essential Duties:
(80%) Patient Imaging
- Performs routine and advanced CT procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats
- Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination
- Explains and prepares patients for CT procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately scanned and providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
- Explains and prepares patients for special procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately
- Performs routine and advanced special procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
- Adjusts scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate
- Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers
- Converses with doctors, nurses, patients and family members as required
- Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect themselves, their patients, and coworkers
- Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
- Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
- Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
- Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use
(15%) Support
- Assists with maintaining an updated CT protocol manual and software upgrades
- Monitors medical supply inventory and orders supplies as necessary
- Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise
(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned
Required:
- ARRT registered technologist, current and in good standing
- Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography
- Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Must have training and experience sufficient to competently perform radiographic procedures independently
Preferred:
- CT certification
- Bilingual
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