CT Technologist

TALENT Software Services

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

TALENT Software Services is seeking a CT technologist to operate CT scanners and obtain diagnostic images for radiologist interpretation. You will work independently with minimal supervision while adhering to safety protocols and quality standards.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, preparing contrast media as needed, ensuring proper documentation, and collaborating with physicians and imaging staff to deliver high-quality images on schedule.

Qualifications

Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation, and sterile techniques/procedures.
Patient positioning and equipment operation (x-ray machines and printers).

Responsibilities

Greet patients, verify name and birthdate, and review orders and documentation.
Explain procedures to patients and reassure understanding.
Position patient, scan, and archive procedures according to protocol.
Administer contrast media as directed and document medications.
Ensure radiation safety and minimize exposure for patients and staff.
Assist physicians and imaging staff, and verify orders for accuracy.

Skills

Medical terminology

Sterile techniques

Patient positioning

Imaging equipment operation

Tools

X-ray machines

Printers

Job description

Job Summary

To operate CT scanners, obtaining diagnostic images of specified body parts as requested. The technologist must be able to produce quality images to present to the radiologist for interpretation and function independently with minimal supervision.

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

Greet patients by introducing self and asking patients to verify their name and birthdate.
Take pertinent patient history and review orders for procedures and any other documentation, current medications, allergy information, and completed questionnaire.
Explain procedures to the patient and solicit questions to assure understanding.
Anticipate needs of the patient, keep patient and family informed of delays, answer questions, and respond appropriately to concerns.
Communicate with all customers, coworkers, physicians, and their office staff in a professional manner respecting differences.
Adhere to all hospital/Imaging Center policies and core values striving to exceed expectations.
Position patient, scan, and archive procedures according to established protocol producing diagnostic images within quality control parameters.
Utilize proper venipuncture techniques to prepare patients for contrast media administration as necessary. Administer contrast media for the proper completion of CT scans according to established protocol or as directed by a physician. Label syringes appropriately according to policy.
Properly identify, prepare, administer, and document various medications used during procedures.
Reconcile patient medications to ensure the patients' current medications will not interact with the contrast media used.
Complete all work in a timely, efficient, productive manner.
Assist coworkers in other modalities as appropriate, starting IVs, completing computer functions, and preparation of patients.
Assist physician with invasive procedures as applicable.
Verify physician orders for accuracy and act upon appropriately.
Utilize appropriate radiation-reducing techniques that do not compromise high-quality images.
Protect patients, self, and all other personnel from radiation exposure.
Wear and store dosimeter appropriately, switching out monthly and in a timely manner.
Use appropriate devices for moving patients to protect the patient as well as self.
Observe patient and assist as necessary to minimize risk of falls or other injury.