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Advocate Aurora Health · 3 months ago

CT Technologist I - Weekend Program

Aurora St Lukes South Shore - 5900 S Lake Dr

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$32.45/hr - $48.70/hr

0+ years exp

Advocate Aurora Health is a leading nonprofit integrated health system in the United States, and they are seeking a CT Technologist I for their Weekend Program. The role involves operating CT equipment to perform diagnostic procedures, obtaining medical histories, ensuring exam accuracy, and maintaining patient records, while adhering to safety regulations and quality assurance standards.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Competently operates CT equipment to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures. Procedures include basic imaging processing, body, head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, contrast, orthopedic and extremity

Obtains medical history from patients and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy

Positions patient and selects proper scanning factors, adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images, and provides radiation protection and safety in accordance with regulatory agencies

Prepares and administers contrast media under the direction of the Radiologist, and assists in the proper scanning techniques. Provides measurements and additional slices for accurate interpretation with direction from the Radiologist

Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images

Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges

Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures. Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff and evaluates new products and equipment

Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

Qualification

Radiographer licenseRT registrationCT registrationBLS certificationCross sectional anatomyRadiation safetyIVVenipunctureComputer skillsPatient service skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsWork independently

Required

Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin

Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Computed Tomography (CT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 18 months

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months

Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology

Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and basic radiation safety

Competent in IV and venipuncture (if required by facility)

Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members

Ability to work independently

Intermediate computer skills

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist

Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head

Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance

Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force

Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present

Must have clear speech, vision and hearing

May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job