CT Technologist in Southern New Mexico

K.A. Recruiting, Inc.; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Sign-on bonus

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

K.A. Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a CT Technologist for the Southern New Mexico area. The role offers full-time permanent employment with full benefits and sign-on bonus opportunities. Multiple shift options are available to accommodate a variety of schedules.

Requirements include ARRT CT certification and a minimum of 1 year CT experience. The position involves operating CT equipment, adjusting imaging protocols, and ensuring high-quality diagnostic images in collaboration with radiology staff.

Qualifications

• ARRT CT certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year CT experience.
• Experience with patient positioning and image quality is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produces high-quality CT images through proper positioning and factors.
• Operates CT scanner, power injector and post-processing equipment.
• Adjusts protocols to meet patient needs and maintain diagnostic quality.
• Critiques procedures to maintain high-quality imaging.
• Maintains a repeat rate at or below national standard.
• Explains procedures to patients and prepares them for imaging.
• Assists radiologists during invasive procedures when needed.
• Records and retrieves imaging data for archiving.
• Communicates delays and prepares patients for imaging.

Skills

CT Technologist

Education

ARRT CT Certification

Tools

CT Scanner

Power Injector

Post-processing Equipment

Job description

Apply to this position as a CT Technologist in theSouthern New Mexico area!

Highlights:Full-time, permanent position, full benefits, career growth opportunities, sign-on bonus offered!

Shift hours:Multiple shift options available

Requirements:ARRTcertification in CT; Minimum of 1 years ofCT experience

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Produces high qualityradiographicimages through appropriate positioning and technical factors. Operates CT scanner, power injector and post processing equipment. Adjusts protocols to meet patient needs when necessary. Critiques completed procedures for high diagnostic quality.
2. Performs general radiography exams as needed.
3. Adjusts protocols to meet patient needs when necessary.
4. Critiques completed procedures for high diagnostic quality.
5. Maintains a repeat rate at or below the national standard.
6. Familiarity with terminology and the procedures performed in all of Diagnostic Imaging. Demonstrates a working knowledge of all front desk and file room procedures.
7. Communicates delays to patients. Explains procedures so that patients are comfortable. Obtains thorough and pertinent patient history and prepares patients for examination.
8. Encourages and assist in research at the technologist level. Keeps abreast of new procedures and exams as it pertains to area of diagnostic imaging practice.
9. Selects the appropriate equipment and is aware of the set up based on procedure protocol, specifications, and standards.
10. Evaluates the technical quality of images and is able to record, archive, retrieve, compile, and calculate data.
11. Independently capable of assisting the radiologist during invasive procedures such as biopsies and abscessdrainages.
12. Positions the patient based on anatomy in question and provides accurate measurements, educates and can clearly explain procedures before imaging, and follows age-specific guidelines.
13. Practices positive patient identification.
14. Acquires complete and appropriate patient history and conveys all pertinent information to radiologist. Confers with radiologist regarding patient care and protocol as necessary.

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(Job Reference Code: MK9613)