Day Shift CT Technologist in Maryland

Apply to this position as a CT Technologist in the Eastern Maryland area! Highlights: Full-time, permanent position, full benefits, career growth opportunities, sign-on bonus offered! Shift hours: Multiple shift options available Requirements: ARRT certification in CT; Minimum of 1 years of CT experience

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Produces high quality radiographic images 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 abscess drainages.
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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