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VCU Health · 5 months ago

CT Technologist - TTWP

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

VCU Health is a healthcare organization that is seeking a CT Technologist to perform computed tomography procedures. The role involves administering ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high standards of technical accuracy while interacting compassionately with patients.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performing CT procedures

Determining and/or following appropriate imaging protocols

Documenting pertinent exam information in the medical record

Maintaining archival storage of imaging exams and associated documents

Assisting LIP with specialized interventional computed tomography procedures and applies appropriate aseptic surgical technique as needed

Maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy

Applying the principles of patient safety during all aspects of CT procedures, including assisting and transporting patients

Receiving, relaying, and documenting verbal, written, and electronic imaging orders in the patient’s medical record

Corroborating patient’s clinical history with the ordered procedure while ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP)

Verifying informed consent

Assuming responsibility for patient needs before, during, and after procedures

Preparing patients for procedures

Applying principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others

Performing venipuncture per procedural protocol based on imaging order from a licensed independent practitioner

Starting and maintaining intravenous access per procedural protocol based on an imaging order for a LIP

Identifying, preparing, and /or administering medications generally associated with diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed by a LIP. Labels all medications per institutional protocol

Evaluating images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded

Identifying and escalating emergency situations and managing until appropriate LIP, EMS, MERT, RRT, or Code Team arrives to assume control

Providing patient education related to imaging procedure

Educating, mentoring, and general oversight of students and other learners in the Radiology environment

Participating and/or performing ongoing quality assurance activities

Qualification

Computed TomographyRadiation ProtectionPatient CareMedical TerminologyVenipunctureCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingTeam Collaboration

Required

Demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, computer technology, basic patient care and assessment techniques, radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation protection, and medical terminology

Maintain a high degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure technique

Possess, utilize, and maintain knowledge of radiation protection and safety and current complex scanning protocols

Recognize patient conditions, assess and monitor patient vital signs, and take appropriate actions in emergency situations

Prepare, administer, and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state law as well as institutional policy

Think critically and use independent, professional, and ethical judgment in all aspects of work

Engage in continuing education to enhance patient care, public education, knowledge, and technical competence

Perform CT procedures

Determine and/or follow appropriate imaging protocols

Document pertinent exam information in the medical record

Maintain archival storage of imaging exams and associated documents

Assist LIP with specialized interventional computed tomography procedures and apply appropriate aseptic surgical technique as needed

Maintain records, respecting confidentiality and established policy

Apply the principles of patient safety during all aspects of CT procedures, including assisting and transporting patients

Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic imaging orders in the patient's medical record

Corroborate patient's clinical history with the ordered procedure while ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP)

Verify informed consent

Assume responsibility for patient needs before, during, and after procedures

Prepare patients for procedures

Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others

Perform venipuncture per procedural protocol based on imaging order from a licensed independent practitioner

Start and maintain intravenous access per procedural protocol based on an imaging order for a LIP

Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications generally associated with diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed by a LIP

Evaluate images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded

Identify and escalate emergency situations and manage until appropriate LIP, EMS, MERT, RRT, or Code Team arrives to assume control

Provide patient education related to imaging procedure

Educate, mentor, and provide general oversight of students and other learners in the Radiology environment

Participate and/or perform ongoing quality assurance activities

Company

VCU Health

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VCU Medical Center is a school. It is a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Founded in 1838

Richmond, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.vcuhealth.org

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