CT Technologist - Alexandria, United States - RAYUS Radiology

Description

There is a $2,000 sign on bonus for this role We are willing to train if CT is a modality you are interested in learning. RAYUS Radiology is looking for a CT Technologist to join our team. As a CT Technologist, you will operate a computed tomography (CT) scanner to produce images of the patients body for diagnostic purposes. Youll be part of a team providing a wide range of screening, diagnostic and interventional procedures with compassion and integrity to ensure the highest quality, access, service and value to our patients, referring providers and partners. ?Youll play an important part of that process by taking a patient centered approach, provide technical support to CT services, assuring that services are provided within professional standards and with excellent customer service. This position is fulltime working various shifts from 11:00pm-7:00am, 4:30pm-12:30am, 3:00pm-11:00pm and 7:00pm-7:00am, includes weekend and holiday rotation (no call).

Essential Duties:

(80%) Patient Imaging

Performs routine and advanced CT procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats

Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination

Explains and prepares patients for CT procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately scanned and providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure

Adjusts scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate

Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers

Converses with doctors, nurses, patients and family members as required

Follows physicians orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect themselves, their patients, and coworkers

Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)

Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers

Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements

Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use

(15%) Support

Assists with maintaining an updated CT protocol manual and software upgrades

Monitors medical supply inventory and orders supplies as necessary

Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise

(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned