CT Tech, PRN

CT Tech, PRN

Responsible for performing high-quality CT imaging procedures using advanced technical knowledge while ensuring exceptional patient care across a wide range of patient acuity levels, from outpatient to critically ill. Performs diagnostic imaging procedures in accordance with established protocols and safety standards. Demonstrates flexibility to float between imaging modalities as needed, with preferred experience or cross-training in MRI. Maintains adaptability in scheduling, including variable shifts and participation in rotational on-call coverage, to support departmental staffing and operational needs.

Requirements include ARRT, state registration if required by respective state, advanced CT certification strongly preferred, a minimum of 2 years of CT experience, BLS Certified, and a level of clinical expertise and competency in cross sectional anatomy. Must have the ability to prioritize and respond to critical situations.

Essential functions include demonstrating proficiency in all CT and diagnostic X-ray procedures performed at the facility, maintaining a safe CT suite environment for patients, visitors, and multidisciplinary staff, promoting radiation safety by consistently applying the ALARA principle, reviewing and evaluating imaging orders for clinical accuracy and appropriateness, adhering to departmental procedures, protocols, and policies, responding to standby call requirements by reporting onsite within 45 minutes when scheduled, recognizing emergent or deteriorating patient conditions and taking appropriate action in accordance with clinical protocols, assisting with the safe transportation of patients to and from the Imaging Department, demonstrating knowledge of sterile technique and maintaining sterile fields when required, performing venipuncture and safely preparing and administering contrast media according to policy, coordinating transport and imaging of critical patients in collaboration with nursing and clinical staff, collaborating with Patient Services, anesthesia, and other departments to support patient care needs, assessing patient condition and ensuring patient safety through proper positioning and use of immobilization devices, accurately identifying anatomical orientation, sequence images appropriately, and verifying correct patient identification for imaging records and archiving, maintaining confidentiality of patient and facility information in compliance with regulatory standards, utilizing hospital informatics systems, including RIS and PACS, to manage imaging data, accurately documenting patient information and imaging procedures in electronic systems, verifying accurate charge capture for all imaging procedures performed, accurately transcribing physician orders and communicating promptly to resolve unclear or incorrect orders, identifying and reporting safety hazards that may pose risk to patients, visitors, or staff, supporting departmental Quality Improvement initiatives by assisting in the identification of appropriate indicators, and initiating occurrence reports and following established procedures when issues or incidents are identified.

Physical demands include sitting, conversing, and listening; using hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reaching with hands and arms; lifting and/or carrying over 20 pounds on a regular basis; pushing/pulling over 25 pounds on a regular basis; and standing and/or walking at least five hours per day.

Work environment characteristics include 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.

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Methodist Hospital for Surgery