CT Technologist Job Description
Seeking a skilled CT Technologist to perform emergency and routine CT procedures, implementing procedural standards and protocols, and providing patient care specific to procedural requirements and patients' needs.
Responsibilities
Provide competent technical skills in CT procedures, including accessing veins for contrast injection, recognizing contraindications and adverse reactions, and recognizing abnormal/normal pathologies.
Operate equipment, including laser, scanner, injector, processor, and crash cart, and report equipment problems to appropriate individuals.
Provide patient care, including providing for patient comfort and safety, responding to patient/physician complaints, and maintaining patient confidentiality.
Document department records, including participating in CQI/QA and ACR statistics, and understanding and operating RadNet and CareConnection.
Comply with established hospital safety standards, including maintaining CPR certification, IEMA, and ARRT, and using Universal Precautions in daily performance of procedures.
Assist in preparation, submission, and adherence to ACR standards and ACR accreditation for CT, and provide training assistance to new associates and radiology tech students.
Requirements
1 year Radiology tech experience and Certification in CT.
Familiarity with CT keyboard and all CT equipment.
ARRT, IEMA, CPR, and CT Certification.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Ability to sit, stand for extended periods of time, and lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
Exposure to critically ill patients and ability to start IV's.
Good communication and organizational skills.
About Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health is a leading healthcare organization with a commitment to excellence, compassion, and respect. Our 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values and work together to advance our purpose of helping people live well.
Benefits
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
Continuing Education
401k retirement plan
Pet insurance
Wellness and fitness programs
Mileage reimbursement
Employee assistance programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Life insurance
Discount program