Computer Tomography Technologist, San Marcos (Full-time, 40 Hours, Variable Shift)

Computer Tomography Technologist, San Marcos

Under indirect supervision, provides patient services using imaging modalities. Performs a variety of Computed Tomography procedures on patients of all age categories. Evaluates images for technical quality. Exercises professional attitude and judgment in the performance of duties. Provides patient care essential to Computed Tomography procedures. Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures.

Essential Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Explains procedure to the patient, verifies patient history and confirms appropriateness of ordered exam/procedure
• Selects appropriate software for the exam, utilizing a variety of software programs; based on imaging principles, area of interest to be demonstrated and patient conditions, enters data such as type of scan requested, slice thickness, scan time and other technical factors into computer.
• Positions and immobilizes patient in order to obtain diagnostic image(s) of area of interest; may administer contrast media orally or assist radiologist in intravenous administration.
• Recognizes adverse reactions or changes in patient condition and reacts appropriately Observes all standards for radiation safety/protection in order to minimize dose
• Utilizes scanning techniques, selects best plane, acquisition method (e.g.,spiral, dynamic, multi-row detector), parameters (e.g.,slice thickness, mA, time, algorithm, pitch) to best demonstrate anatomy and pathology in studies such as those performed for the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis and musculoskeletal.
• Modifies protocols as indicated by presence of pathology or trauma
• May perform special procedures such as-but not limited to-3-D studies, biopsies, drainage and aspiration, post myelography, CT arthrography, CT angiography, cardiac gating and interventional CT )
• Evaluates images on video display screen for diagnostic quality and presence of artifacts; evaluates videotapes and computer generated information for technical quality; takes corrective action as indicated to ensure image quality
• Photographs/films images/scans utilizing appropriate window/level settings and formats; archives images and data.

Basic Qualifications:

• One-year experience as a CT technologist within the past 2 years or 2 years experience as a staff technologist with successful completion of the department CT training program.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

• N/A

License, Certification, Registration

• Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California) OR Certified Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Certificate (California)
• Basic Life Support within 4 months of hire
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Computed Tomography from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years clinical experience as a Computed Tomography Technologist, preferably in an acute care medical center Experience with GE CT scanners Additional training in the use and practices of Computed Tomography Certificate of advanced qualification: ARRT---CT Experience with 3D post processing Experience with PACS

Notes:

• Shifts, hours, and/or locations may vary based on operational need
• Week 1: Sunday through Thursday 8p-430a Week 2: Friday through Tuesday 8p-430a to include call