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Guthrie · 1 day ago

CT Scan Technologist Weekend Program - Sat/Sun 6a-6p

Sayre, PA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Guthrie is a non-profit, integrated healthcare organization offering a wide range of medical services. They are seeking a CT Scan Technologist to perform various technical procedures under the direction of a radiologist, ensuring the daily function of the Computerized Axial Tomography department.

Health CareHospitalPersonal Health

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Performs CT procedures

Initiate the scanning procedure at the proper anatomical level

Checks prescription/request, provisional diagnosis, hospital chart and patient identification

Explains the procedure to the patient, means of communication during scan and procedure to follow, if emergency arises during scanning procedure

Advises the patient of the possibility and/or necessity of an intravenous contrast injection and the precautions or contra indications involved with such an injection

Prepares room and equipment according to anatomical area to be scanned, per request and history

Selects correct computer protocol and initiate scan maintaining visual and/or audible communication with the patient during the scanning procedure

Operates Electronic Health record, scan equipment, contrast injectors and PACs systems

Transfers the patient safely to the scanner couch, being especially cognizant of catheters, intravenous bottles, respiration aids, areas of recent trauma and patient level of consciousness or mental state

Immobilizes, packs and centers patient to scanner gantry at appropriate anatomical level

Prepares medium and patient for intravenous injection of contrast material in amount prescribed by radiologist

Monitors patient's condition during and post injection and must be aware of reaction and/or distress signals associated with the injection of contrast materials

Approaches and solicits the cooperation of the psychiatric patient, i.e., manic depressive, paranoid schizophrenic, mental retardation and senility

Monitors scanner systems for program errors, correction of same or notification of repair facility

Prepares appropriate images and other material to be sent to referring physicians

Monitors scan equipment in order to avoid equipment failure

Performs "warm up" of scanner, including daily QA procedures

Observes all appropriate radiation safety measures for patients and personnel

Complete understanding of the functionality of the EPIC and PACs computer systems as it relates to your area

Qualification

ARRT(R) CertificationAdvanced certification (ARRT)(CT)CT procedures experienceElectronic Health RecordPatient care skillsRadiation safety measuresQuality Assurance proceduresPACS systems knowledgeCommunication skills