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WVU Medicine · 3 months ago

Computed Tomography Technologist

Keyser, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

WVU Medicine is a healthcare provider seeking a Computed Tomography Technologist to perform diagnostic CT procedures and maintain safety standards. The role involves preparing equipment for patient exams, documenting patient status, and producing high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient care across various demographics.

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Responsibilities

Prepares room, equipment, materials, as needed for patient exams, including sterile technique. Cleans and disinfects rooms and equipment following each patient exam, using current infection control policies

Performs examinations per Physician’s orders and explains procedures to the patients. Documents any variations from protocol due to patient’s condition or other unknown cause and relays patient history and clinical data to Radiologist

Observes patient and equipment and reports any unusual occurrences or changes. Transports and assists patients as needed

Documents status of patient in reference to radiology/CT procedure on patient’s chart

Documents variances repeats and other such occurrences to help maintain high quality health care and opportunity for quality improvement

Maintains stock supplies, performs general office duties, responsible for proper film labeling and following prescribed techniques to assure acceptable quality and consistency

Practices safe radiation exposure and protection as well as general safety for patient’s, visitors, and staff at all times

Complies with policy and procedures for the departmental and hospital wide programs. Participates in the patient safety training and patient protection, including the needs and methods to report medical/ healthcare errors and abuse

Produces diagnostic quality images utilizing CT equipment and effectively judges CT images for proper technique to best demonstrate anatomy and pathology. Performs critical procedures under stress during emergency procedures

Performs diagnostic studies using mobile radiographic equipment in emergency or patient rooms as ordered by physician. Performs diagnostic studies in surgical suite with C-Arm and other equipment

Provides care specific to the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients

May perform IV insertion/blood draws

Administer IV/Oral/Rectal contrast for CT imaging procedures per radiologist protocol/department manual and ordering physician/care provider order

Utilize PACS to ensure exams are completed and available for the radiologist to read and for the referring physician/care provider review

Performs all related duties as assigned by department manager or other duties assigned by lead technologist

Qualification

Radiography certificationComputed Tomography experienceBasic Life Support certificationMedical Imaging ProgramPatient careInfection controlCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program

Radiography certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technologist the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) within 6 months of hire

Must possess current or temporary Radiography license as required by state board where services will be provided

Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire

State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas

Preferred

One (1) year of experience as a computed tomography technologist

Company

WVU Medicine

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West Virginia University Health System is a non-profit organization that offers a full range of healthcare services.

Founded in 1898

Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://wvumedicine.org/

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