CT Scan Technologist - Registry/PRN

Job Description

Job Description

About Humboldt Park Health

As a community based hospital, Humboldt Park Health reinvests back into the community through programs to serve the poor and uninsured, manage chronic conditions like diabetes, health education and promote initiatives and outreach for the elderly. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

From its start in 1894, Humboldt Park Health has been deeply committed to serving the Humboldt Park community. Humboldt Park Health is a 200-bed, acute care facility. We provide healthcare treatment that’s patient-centered and focused on quality of care, ranging from everyday care to treatment for your most critical needs.

Join a Team That Cares for You, Too

Caring for others starts with supporting the people who make it possible. We are committed to supporting our employees with meaningful benefits, retirement planning support, and opportunities for continued growth and development. Whether you are seeking a full-time, part-time, or PRN role, you’ll be part of a compassionate, team-oriented environment dedicated to caring for both our patients and our staff.

PRN Employees

Benefits may include:

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Opportunities for additional shifts

 

Position Highlights:

Performs computerized tomography (CT) and (Radiographic) X-Ray imaging procedures while under the general supervision of a licensed practitioner, for the purposes of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders at a technical level not requiring constant supervision and within the scope of their license.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all routine computerized tomography and radiology procedures, demonstrates anatomy under investigation through proper patient positioning, technique selection, administration of contrast media, application of immobilization and radiation protection devices according to department policy and procedures
• Checks consultation request for special instructions from requesting physician and consults with radiologist as necessary. Greets patients, confirming their identification and introducing self
• Confirms procedure site and referring physician orders with patient and explains examination procedure to patient and family, if present
• Updates appropriate patient history, including completion of screening and consent forms as required and records unusual conditions/limitations on request. Documents examination time, room number and technical factors and enters into hospital information systems. Ensures facility and patient identification are imprinted on film and/or digital images
• Assists in interventional procedures as required. Practices sterile and infection control techniques
• Ensures accurate and prompt posting of procedure charges into hospital information systems according to department policy and procedures
• Imports patient data and examination images onto media storage disk. Maintains imaging media storage archives and daily procedure log book
• Performs visual preventative safety inspection, completes CT & Radiographic systems warm-up procedures as required, records quality control activities, reports dangerous conditions and/or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel
• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies for assigned room or workstation, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items. Keeps work area clean and prepared with necessary supplies  

Requirements  

• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Associate's Degree
• Graduate from an approved program in Radiologic Technology
• IEMA License
• CPR certification 
• AART registration or eligible
• ACR CT Certified preferred