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CT Technologist - GLH - Per Diem - Rotation

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Radiologist and the following established duties and responsibilities, performs computed tomography procedures to acquire digital images for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Plans and performs all CT procedures and post processing using advanced technology based on clinical criteria, anatomy and established protocols.

Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned clinical area.

Ensures protocols are based on ImageGently Guidelines and CT scanner’s integration into the program that compiles dose data from each scan performed and notifies the user when a scan exceeds specific preset levels.

Union: Yes

Job Duties

  • Obtains CT images according to established protocols.
  • In doing so, ensures the patient is properly prepared, positioned, immobilized, protective shielding used when applicable and correct technical factors are selected.
  • - Performs I-Stat blood test.
  • Translate Results for contrast procedures.
  • Dispense appropriate oral contrast to patients based on patient history and protocol.
  • Performs venous access for patients requiring IV contrast administration as directed by a radiologist.
  • Perform CT Interventional Procedures and is skilled in, first assistant scrub to Interventionalist, preparation of the sterile procedure trays, is knowledgeable to provide assistance and appropriate supplies for biopsies, drainages, aspirations, Endo leak Glueing, and Ablations, maintaining CT interventional inventory: supplies, catheters, wires, needles, etc.
  • Operating Cryo, Radiofrequency, and microwave ablations, to include equipment set-up, machine operation and various probe use.
  • Performs CTA imaging: Carotid, Head, Vertebral, Run-Offs, PE critical bolus timing.
  • Also Advanced CTA studies such as Trans Catheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Endovascular Aneurysm Repair and Cardiac imaging Provides technical expertise to operate CT Scanners, power injectors and computer systems to acquire images for use by the radiologist in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies.
  • CT technologist must maintain the knowledge to operate different CT Systems at multiple locations.
  • Maintain protocols that are based on Image Gently Guidelines and CT scanner’s integration into a program that compiles dose data from each scan performed and notifies the user when a scan exceeds specific preset levels.
  • Maintain vast knowledge of all clinical histories to match appropriate protocols and knowledge of all major organ systems and vascular systems, needed to produce quality cardiac images Ensure all equipment and supplies are properly cleaned, sterilized and in working order.
  • Maintains working knowledge of pharmacology to ensure lab results are obtained prior to scheduled exam - Determine possible drug interaction with IV contrast - ...




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