Medical Imaging - CT Tech - Swing Shift

We have a full time opening for a CT Tech, this is an ideal opportunity for a CT Tech interested in working with an outstanding team in the beautiful, family friendly community of the Carson Valley.

Candidate must be a graduate of Radiological Technologist program approved by the ACR. Current registration and licensure by the Nevada Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners and American Registry of Radiological Technologist( R ), CT certification is required within one year of hire.

Shift includes Shift Differential pay: Monday - Thursday, 10:00a - 8:30p

Position Summary

At the clinical direction of a Radiologist and the administrative direction of the Imaging Services Mgr., perform C.T. procedures with minimum supervision. Perform routine and emergency x-ray exams. Maintain equipment and supplies.

POSITION REQUIREMENT

Minimum Education

• Licensed ARRT with CT certification or eligible for CT Exam
• Current BLS certification
• Venous puncture certification

Minimum Work Experience

• Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.
• Minimum of two years’ experience on high field magnet

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

CT Studies

• Performs routine and emergency C.T. studies according to department protocol. Show proficiency in all C.T. exams including biopsy, drainage and thoracentesis.

Consent

• Obtain consent for contrast injection and allergy history from patients as necessary.
• Administer I.V., oral and rectal contrast according to physician request and department protocol.
• Observe patient for signs of contrast reaction, extravasation or infiltration.
• Follow posted ACR guidelines in the event of allergic reactions.

Record Keeping

• Select proper technique/protocol to obtain an optimal scan. Print films, send scans to Radiologist over hospital network, archive exam data.
• Perform post processing of data including reformations and retrospective re-constructions.
• Review studies for overall quality. Communicate all pertinent clinical history to Radiologist.
• Measure regions of interest on exam.

Requisitions

• Respond to C.T. and x ray requisitions for emergency room patients, inpatients, surgery patients and outpatients.
• Organize workload and prioritize according to acuity of patient need. Call for a back-up technologist if necessary.

CT Equipment

• Perform warm-up and calibration of C.T. scanner as necessary.
• Demonstrate ability to perform quality control procedure according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Maintain equipment and room in a neat and sanitary condition. Report malfunctions to Imaging Manager and Emergency Department immediately. Insure that room is properly supplied and drug reaction kit is locked and current.

Competitive salary and benefit package, including:

• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• NO STATE INCOME TAX
• Flexible spending account
• 401K
• ETO
• Care flight Membership
• Life Insurance Options
• UNUM supplemental insurance
• Nevada 529 college fund
• Discounts with local companies

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