Per Diem CT Technologist

1 month ago

Visalia, United States Kaweah Health Full time

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible
Not Benefits Eligible

Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)

Department
7680 CT Scan-KHMC

The CT Technologist operates and executes CT procedures with expert knowledge of the capability of each CT unit and the ability to perform any and all CT procedures expertly. This includes skills in operating and performing various tasks in preparing, executing, and completing procedures within their CT environment. This would include proper order review, basic and advanced CT skills, and excellent patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification

Required:

CA Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license

ARRT (R)

BLS
Must obtain Fluoroscopy license within 18 months hire/transfer.

Preferred: IV Certification

Experience
Preferred: Diagnostic Tech and CT Tech experience

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

Operates Multi-Slice CT equipment according to procedure. Selects appropriate scan angles, slices, techniques and scanning protocols to assure maximum image quality.

Provides radiation and general safety protection for patients and staff according to prescribed safety standards. Adjusts imaging protocols and techniques to accommodate the age, body habitus, disease process and condition of each patient. Minimizes radiation exposure by adhering to ALARA principals.

Performs quality assurance procedures.

Verifies physician orders for exam appropriateness prior to CT examinations. Refers questions to Radiologist, referring physician or manager before performing procedure. All paperwork and data entry is comprehensive and accurate.

Thoroughly explains the CT procedure to the patient before initiating imaging. Conducts an interview of the patient prior to the CT examination to determine patient eligibility for the CT exam with emphasis on the patient's potential for drug sensitivity, allergic history or other compromising medical condition.

Safely transfers patient to and from the CT suite. Positions patient correctly for the CT examination being performed. Properly immobilizes patients for CT examination.

Assists physician in administering contrast media, preparing contrast solutions according to procedures and assembling administration materials.

Checks images for clarity and correct identification.

Displays competence and confidence in the performance of specialized CT procedures i.e. CTA's, and /or CT cardiac exams, CT perfusion and stroke protocol, as appropriate.

Uses department RIS computers according to procedures.

Accountable for the timely, comprehensive, and accurate transfer of CT images to the PACS system.

Maintains proficiency with the advanced applications utilized on the CT Post-processing Workstation.

Follows procedures for the timely and accurate transfer of CT images to the teleradiology service. Assures that appropriate demographic documents are submitted as well. .

Keeps designated work area clean and orderly. Equipment is kept clean and room is appropriately stocked with supplies in a ready condition.

Develops and maintains good working relationships with all members of hospital / imaging center, medical staff, and community.

Becomes familiar with and able to assist physicians in viewing images which are maintained on the Imaging Services' PACS system.

May support the hospital with on-call services as needed.

Maintains visual and audible communication with patient throughout exam.

Works with physicians to prioritize studies including trauma/critical, stroke, urgent and stat exams.

Appropriately notifies vendor/engineer in a timely manner when equipment is not functioning.

Verifies two patient identifiers on every patient prior to performing CT.

Notifies Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) in the event a misadministration of radiation occurs.

Able to mentor and teach new techs/students learning CT in a positive manner to assure an environment conducive to learning.

Assists in administering first aid as necessary. Maintains current Basic Life Support certification.

May perform procedures in Diagnostic Radiology as assigned.

Actively participates in CQI.

Assists other members of the shift with patient assignments.

Fully understands and complies with ensuring proper security of medications.

May have access to cabinets that house emergency medication kits, contrast reaction kits, commercially prepared kits, and medications that are provided to licensed personnel authorized to administer.

Responsible for maintaining PAR Levels and currency of dates on supplies and medications they stock.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range
$48.00 -$48.00

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.

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