CT Tech PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tennessee is seeking a Radiologic Technologist responsible for performing various imaging procedures, educating patients on processes, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in CT and Mammography, emphasizing critical thinking and decisive judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification.
• Registered and in good standing with ARRT in Radiology, CT, and Mammography.
• 1 year experience in CT specialty and Mammography.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient condition continuously and report/respond to changes.
• Position patients and perform imaging procedures, analyzing results for quality.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Stress management

Education

Graduate of a Radiology Program

Job description

Description:

Reviews patient history and physician's orders.

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Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

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When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.

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Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
May assist physician with performing interventional procedures including fine needle aspiration and needle localization.

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Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

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Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s), biopsies, stereotactic and special procedures. Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.

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Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

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Participates in ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations and applicable accrediations.

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Keeps current with BiRad and follow-ups on all patients.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education
Graduate of a Radiology Program preferred

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Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

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Required Skills
American Heart Association or American Red Cross Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

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Required Skills
License: Registered and in good standing with ARRT in Radiology, CT and Mammography

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Minimum Work Experience
1 year experience in CT specialty, performing a wide array of CT procedures and Mammography performing screening, diagnostic, interventional procedures.