Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 5 months ago
CT Tech Cool Springs Imaging 3--12s (Outpatient Weekends)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and is dedicated to changing the world through excellence in patient care, education, and research. The CT Technologist will perform Computed Tomography procedures while ensuring optimal patient care services and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
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Responsibilities
Performs all computed Tomography procedures according to established department protocols
Perform appropriate volume of procedures according to patient load
Ensures that the correct patient information, technical settings, and appropriate slice thickness are entered prior to scanning
Prepare and administers oral and intravenous contrast media according to established guidelines
Performs venipuncture when needed using sterile technique
Completes appropriate patient documentation
Displays working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
Processes, records, and archives images for evaluation, interpretation, and maintenance purposes
Completes filming of all cases in a timely fashion according to radiologists’ requirements
Completes processes to send image data to PACS
Performs all tasks associated with the proper execution of a CT examination in accordance with the established department and hospital policies and procedures
Accepts assignments from supervisor in positive manner; recognizes and performs duties that need to be accomplished although not routine
Restock and maintains assigned work area/equipment in an orderly fashion and ensures that emergency kit is accurately supplied and dated
Performs necessary cleaning of room and equipment
Assists in the movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, beds and radiographic imaging tables
Uses appropriate restraint devices as needed
Performs all assigned RIS transactions to ensure that accurate patient and procedure information is recorded in a timely fashion for the patient medical record and billing purposes
Completes patient exam in RIS
Review’s materials and exam charges, edits/corrects as necessary
Review’s patient exam information in WIZ, edits as necessary
Performs visual maintenance checks on all equipment used and reports all malfunctions to appropriate personnel
Perform quality assurance procedures
Provides clear concise information regarding mechanical problems and service needs
Records all equipment downtimes in department log and notifies appropriate personnel according to department procedures
Provides radiation protection to patient, staff and self-according to prescribed safety standards
Wears and maintains dosimeter badge in a proper fashion
Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance to radiation safety practices
Communicate with hospital staff and physicians in the performance of CT Scan procedures to exchange pertinent patient information
Assists in scheduling of routine and emergency exams
Handles calls with courtesy and efficiency
Communicates identified patient related problems using the appropriate chain of command
Participates in on-call coverage as needed to ensure 24 hour a day coverage
Qualification
Required
LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Less than 1 year of relevant work experience
Company
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a nonprofit institution specializing in patient care, research, and nobility in medical education.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35.3MKey Investors
National Institute on AgingAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGordon and Betty Moore Foundation
2025-07-02Grant· $25M
2024-11-15Grant· $3.3M
2024-09-13Grant
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