CT Tech PRN

The US Oncology Network; Temecula (CA); In loco; USD 56.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The US Oncology Network in Temecula, CA seeks a CT Technologist to coordinate and perform CT simulations for radiation therapy treatments. You will ensure high-quality imaging, patient comfort, and timely reporting while adhering to safety standards.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology and ARRT certification, with at least three years of CT experience and CT certification preferred. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive hourly compensation.

Competenze

• Performs CT procedures with high quality
• Provides patient care during CT simulations
• Maintains safety and regulatory compliance

Mansioni

• Performs CT procedures as ordered to high quality
• Advises physicians on study appropriateness and modifications
• Escort patients to treatment rooms and assist with dressings
• Complete paperwork to ensure timely CT services
• Log radiologic procedures and processes
• Follow safety standards for patient and staff protection
• Conduct daily quality control of equipment
• Report malfunctions and arrange vendor maintenance
• Maintain patient confidentiality

Conoscenze

CT procedures

Patient care

Quality control

Formazione

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Play a key role in delivering exceptional cancer care by coordinating and performing CT simulations for radiation therapy treatments. If you're passionate about patient care, precision imaging, and making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Salary

CT I = $40.98-$55.32

CT II = $45.66-$61.64

Scope

SCOPE: Under general supervision, is responsible for the coordination and administration of all CT simulations for radiation treatments; ensures technical quality and timely reporting. Assures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies related to patient and employee safety. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs CT procedures as ordered achieving a high level of quality.
• Offers expertise to physicians regarding appropriateness of additional/modified studies, etc.
• Escorts patients to treatment room.
• Assists with dressings as necessary.
• Completes all paperwork necessary to ensure timely delivery of CT services.
• Logs radiologic procedures completed.
• Processes routine paperwork.
• Provides protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Ensures the safety and physical comfort of the patient while in technologists care.
• Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor machine performance.
• Reports all malfunctions and/or need for adjustments to the proper company or facility.
• Arranges preventive maintenance as recommended by vendor.
• Follows prescribed safety standards in operating equipment.
• completes appropriate documentation.
• Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited school.
• Minimum three years experience as a CT Technologist.
• Certification as a registered radiologic technologist (ARRT) required.
• Current IV and CPR certifications required.
• Certification in CT preferred.

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of all department equipment. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Lifts and pushes patients in wheelchairs/stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds and places in appropriate positions for operation of equipment. Requires ability to reach above shoulder height. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.