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Frederick Health · 2 weeks ago

CT Tech - Part-time Weekender Incentive - Day or Night Shift

Frederick, MD

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$35.56/hr - $52.65/hr

2+ years exp

Frederick Health is seeking a part-time CT Tech to work 12-hour shifts every weekend. The role involves performing various procedures using a CT scanner to visualize internal anatomy across all patient populations, ensuring optimal imaging and assisting radiologists during procedures.

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Responsibilities

Performs correct positioning and secures patients to the CT table

Selects proper technical settings and scan protocols computer menu

Transmits images to PACS for interpretation and for permanent record

Assist radiologist during CT guided biopsy and aspiration procedures

Responsible for obtaining optimal CT to provide the radiologist with information to assure that an accurate diagnosis is rendered

Evaluates CT with the radiologist

Monitors equipment status to prevent damage

Performs daily quality control checks of CT scanner

Interviews and screens patients concerning sensitivity to contrast material

Assist radiologists in determining the volume of the contrast to be administered

Obtains informed consent

Performs phlebotomy

Administers Oral and IV contrast material

Applies standard precautions and sterile technique

Responsible for the cleanliness and orderliness of workspace

Checks drug interaction kit for missing or expired items

Ensures that patient records are complete and signed prior to examination completion

Executes a variety of tasks associated with PACS and HIS systems

Screens patients for possibility of pregnancy

Applies and proper radiation protection according to prescribed safety standards

Performs other duties as assigned

Optimize imaging exams to use only the radiation necessary to produce diagnostic quality imaging

Qualification

CT scanning experienceRadiologic TechnologyMedical Radiation TechnologistComputed Tomography certificationCPR certificationCustomer relation skillsKeyboard/computer skillsTroubleshooting skillsContrast medium reactionsOral communication skillsWritten communication skills

Required

Minimum of two years of CT scanning experience

Capable of working independently

Possess excellent customer relation skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Keyboard/computer skills

Ability to manage stressful work with patients having potentially disabling or terminal conditions

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment problems

Ability to recognize and respond to contrast medium reactions

Graduate of JRCERT approved program in Radiologic Technology

MD Stat Certification as a Medical Radiation Technologist

Certification by ARRT in Computed Tomography

CPR required

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups: Neonate (0 thru 30 days), Infant (31 thru 12 months), Child (13 months thru 12 years), Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years), Adult (18 years thru 65 years), Geriatric (66+ years)