What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computed Tomography Technologist - CT Tech position at A-Team Solutions and Careers?
A-Team Solutions is seeking Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist for a local opportunity we are seeking at the VA in Santa Rosa, CA.
Duties for Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist:
· Sets up CT room, assuring that sterile supplies, materials, and
other required equipment are present and lay out.
· Assures infection control standards are followed.
· Calls scheduled in-patients for examinations when appropriate
equipment is available.
Quality Assurance: Failure to utilize the patient identification procedures are grounds
for termination.
Shift / Tour of Duty (TOD):
Rotating shifts as needed or required, including weekends, on-call
and recognized holidays. Hours of shifts are typically:
Days: 8:00AM to 4:30PM
Split: 10:30AM to 7:00PM
Evenings: 3:30PM to 12:00AM (Midnight)
Nights: 12:00AM (Midnight) to 8:00AM
Requirements for CT: Must perform General Diagnostic procedures to include fluoroscopy, OR, and portables. Must be familiar with GE. Must poses ARRT (CT) certification.
Knowledge of Philips Intelli Space PACS highly desirable.
All modality technologists work under the general supervision of a Radiologist or other
medical officers. Examinations are frequently made additionally complex due to serious
illness, injuries and mental or physical incapacity of the patient. The technologist may be
required to devise non-standard positioning or equipment set- ups.
· Appropriate dress, odorless, lab coat and/or scrubs at all times.
· ID badge must be worn at all times above the waste while on station.
· Maintains courteous customer service skills toward patients, visitor and
staff.
· Secures patient's confidence cooperation
· Operates ionizing and/or sealed source radiation equipment
· Calculates and maintain records of therapeutic and cumulative doses
· Receives patients by checking name, social security number or date of
birth and explaining the procedures to be performed per the request
and assessment.
· Archiving and documentation of procedure and other pertinent
information.
· Image annotation, evaluation, labeling and image quality for optimal
demonstration of anatomic region, pathology and exam completeness
for timely interpretation.
· Exam protocol, including patient positioning and image display.
· Evaluation of requisition or medical record.
· Explain and confirm patient's preparation prior to
radiographic/fluoroscopic or ultrasound examinations.
· Examine radiographic requisitions and radiation oncology prescriptions
to verify accuracy and completeness of information.
· Responsible for medical equipment attached to patients during the
radiographic procedures.
· Provide for patient safety, comfort, and modesty.
· Practice standard precautions; assures the cleanliness of the room, and
re-stocks supply cabinet at the end of the tour.
· Select immobilization devices, when indicated, to prevent patient's
movement and/or ensure patients safety.
· Use proper body mechanics and/or mechanical transfer devices when
assisting patients.
· Recognize need for prompt medical attention and administer
emergency care.
· Maintain confidentiality of patient's information.
· Take appropriate precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patient
and staff.
· Check equipment for working conditions prior to patient's examination.
Notifies the supervisor of any equipment problems.
· Greet patients arriving in the department and may assists in scheduling
appointment, verifying appointment, and or answering the phone and
providing general information as needed or requested.
· Calls down scheduled in-patients for examination.
· Records the nature of, and circumstances surrounding events occurring
in the Radiology Service during the assigned tour and notifies the
Radiologist "On-Call" or supervisory technologist.
· Remains on duty until relieved by the next shift of employees.
· Report for duty on time or call your supervisor to report
absence/tardiness no later than one hour before the beginning of the
tour scheduled.
· When working without the benefit of radiologist on duty, and an
inappropriate examination request is received, the contract technologist
will contact the radiologist on-call to recommend a more appropriate
examination.
· Enters required data in the Decentralized Hospital Computer Program
(DHCP).
· Selects technical factors and appropriate protocols using established
criteria.
· Advises radiologist/nuclear medicine physician of results of
examinations and notifies them of significant scans requiring their
immediate attention and visualization while patient is undergoing
examination and/or before the patient departs.
· On-call could be required for all modalities and would have 15 minutes
to respond to call and 60 minutes to be on-site.
A-Team Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
To learn more about A-Team Solutions, please visit us at www.healthcare.a-teamsolutions.com or like us on Facebook! Contact Lara 606-356-3960 or Brandy 606-776-4364
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- CT: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- ARRT (CT) Certification (Required)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65 - $70