CT Technologist - Radiology CT Scan - PRN #3005
Stormont Vail Health is searching for a CT Technologist - Radiology CT Scan - PRN #3005 in our CT Radiology Department department. This position is at 1500 SW 10TH AVENUE, TOPEKA, KS 66604-1353 USA.
Schedule: PRN - as needed, no guaranteed hours, not benefit eligible
Shift: Variable Less than 12 hour shift
Weekly Work Schedule: Hours Vary
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- One (1) year previous CT experience desired.
Certificates and Licenses:
- ARRT (R) Certified
- Must have current Kansas license or temporary license if license is pending.
- Current CPR certification.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Summary:
Operates radiologic equipment and performs CT procedures by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Perform diagnostic computed tomography procedures utilizing a pressure injector and administering contrast under supervision.
- Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic computed tomography procedures.
- Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
- Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
- Determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
- Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
- Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.
- Assists radiologist in examinations.
- Measures and mixes contrast media for oral consumption.
- Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
- Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
- Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
- Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
- Performs office work including, but not limited to, answering phone, obtaining information from computer, and ordering departmental supplies.
- Call is a requirement of this position.
- Performs venipuncture for injections
- Provides a positive image to customers by creating a friendly atmosphere and placing a high priority on meeting customer needs in a courteous manner.
- Provides services in a prompt manner at times convenient for the customers.
- Understands and practices patient confidentiality.
- Displays a professional appearance.
- Responds to needs and is knowledgeable of appropriate care for school-aged through gerontological patients.
- Is supportive of the mission, vision and goals of SVH in attitude and action.
- Contributes to a team atmosphere by demonstrating excellent communication skills, taking initiative to perform needed tasks, and being flexible to go beyond normal expectations to meet the needs of others.
- Willingly accepts various work assignments. Is accountable and responsible for own actions/decisions.
- Demonstrates an openness to change through suggestions and constructive criticism.
- Approaches each day with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for job.
- Adjusts break and lunch schedules to accommodate patient care.
- Does not accrue overtime unnecessarily or abuse sick-time.
- Demonstrates proper use of equipment, time, and supplies in efforts to control costs.
- Contributes to achievement of department and SVH financial goals by offering suggestions to reduce resource utilization.
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuing personal and/or professional development.
- Maintains CEU’s for certification.
- Seeks opportunities to improve knowledge base by attending departmental meetings, in services and other educational activities.
About Stormont Vail Health: Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.