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Antelope Valley Medical Center · 3 months ago

CT Technologist - Cat Scan - Part Time/Nights - REQ# 2080659658

Lancaster, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Antelope Valley Medical Center is seeking a CT Technologist to provide technical skills in the CT Department under the direction of the Section Supervisor and Director of Radiology. The role involves operating CT equipment to produce high-quality images, providing patient care, and assisting with both invasive and non-invasive procedures while ensuring safety and compliance with established protocols.

Health CareHospitalPharmaceuticalWellness

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Operates CT scanner, table and gantry

Maintains optimal performance and safety of all CT equipment

Properly positions patients for CT examinations

Properly uses radiation protection for patients and staff

Follows established protocols and correctly performs ordered exams

Properly assess patients labs, medications and allergy history

Assess patients order and or prescription for proper CT examination

Properly uses barium and iodinated oral contrast

Properly administers IV contrast including proper assessment of IV site and use of power injector

Properly uses contrast warmer

Willing to work in any area and flexible in meeting the needs of the department

Completes examinations and executes PACS and RIS

Properly uses oxygen and suction equipment

Properly utilize x-ray equipment in diagnostic modality

Properly uses and maintains crash cart including crash cart log

Assists physicians with invasive and noninvasive procedures

Demonstrates knowledge regarding special needs and behaviors of age specific groups

Participates in age specific educational and training programs

Performs routine and special image reconstruction as needed

Utilizes minimizing radiation dose techniques

Effectively manages patient flow

Schedules patient appointments

Transports patients as needed

Orders and stocks supplies

Answers telephones

Qualification

CT protocolsCT scanner operationPACSRISRadiation protectionCross-sectional anatomyIV contrast administrationVenipuncture certificationEffective communicationTeamworkCustomer focused

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate from ARRT Accredited Radiological Technology Program

CRT from State of California

RT ARRT

Fluoroscopy certification

ARRT in Computed Tomography

BLS certification

Venipuncture certification

2 years experience preferred

PACS and RIS experience

Ability to operate CT scanner, table and gantry

Ability to operate PACS and RIS

Ability to assess patients lab values, medications and allergy history

Ability to properly position the patient for CT exams

Ability to adjust technical factors relating to the patient's condition

Ability to recognize and report CT equipment failure

Ability to set up room for and assist physicians with invasive procedures

Ability to use oxygen and suction equipment and maintain crash cart

Ability to utilize x-ray equipment in the diagnostic modality

Knowledge of CT protocols

Knowledge of diagnostic equipment

Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy

Knowledge of contrast differences and the ability to identify contrast reactions

Knowledge of radiation protection for patients and staff

Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of duty to report behavior standard, purpose of the Corporate Compliance hotline and importance of seeking guidance from a supervisor when in doubt regarding possible corporate compliance issue

Company

Antelope Valley Medical Center

Antelope Valley Medical Center is an acute-care hospital that provides cardiology, palliative care, and emergency services.

Founded in 1955

Lancaster, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.avmc.org

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