Radiologic CT Technologist

Cone Health Medical Group; Paraíba; On-site; BRL 178,000 - 280,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Eligible (20-39) Hours/Week

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group in the United States is seeking a Radiologic Computed Tomography Technologist to provide high-quality CT imaging and patient care in a radiology setting. The role requires supervising while using advanced CT equipment and adhering to procedural protocols to protect patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.

Days shift, on-site position with half-time workload (0.5 FTE) and benefit eligibility; responsibilities include patient preparation, parameter selection,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; graduate of radiology/imaging program.
• BLS (CPR) certification required (ARC or AHA Healthcare Provider).
• ARRT or NMTCB licensure listed (CT).

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and special CT and diagnostic exams following established protocols.
• Minimizes additional imaging and radiation dose while maintaining productivity.
• Instructs patients and answers questions to reduce anxiety.
• Positions patients and adjusts equipment to obtain quality images.
• Reviews patient histories to select imaging parameters.
• Operates and maintains CT equipment following safety protocols.
• Documents CT scans and related information in CHL/PACS; verifies charges.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a Radiology, Imaging or related educational program

Job description

Radiology

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The Radiologic Computed Tomography Technologist is responsible for providing high-quality patient care during Computed Tomography (CT) procedures and diagnostic imaging examinations using approved workflows and procedural protocols. Working under direct supervision, this position uses specialized computerized x-ray equipment to produce cross sectional images of the human anatomy which aid radiologists in diagnosing a wide variety of diseases and disorders.

Essential Job Function

• Performs routine and special CT and diagnostic exams adhering to established protocols to minimize additional imaging and limit radiation dose, maintaining exam productivity within established benchmarks.
• Follows instructions from physicians regarding which area of the patient's body needs imaging.
• Talks the patient through the procedure and answer questions to lower their anxiety and increase their understanding of the procedure.
• Positions the patient correctly and adjusts the imaging equipment to the specified position to create quality images of specific parts of the body.
• Reviews and assesses patient medical histories to determine appropriate imaging parameters for accurate results.
• Operates and maintains advanced CT equipment, adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular maintenance checks to ensure precise and reliable imaging results.
• Records and documents all CT scans and associated information in Computerized Health Information (CHL) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), verifying charges and addressing discrepancies for smooth workflow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Graduate of a Radiology, Imaging or related educational program

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider Will accept any of the licenses below: ARRT: RT(R)(CT), RT(N)(CT)NMTCB: CNMT, NMTCB(CT)Combination: ARRT RT(N) and NMTCB(CT)ORCNMT and ARRT(CT)ORARRT RT(R) and NMTCB(CT)ORARRT RT(T) and NMTCB(CT)

Work Shift :

Days/No Weekends (United States of America)

On Call Required

Yes

FTE:

0.5

Job Type:

Benefit Eligible (20-39) Hours/Week