CT Technologist

CT Technologist

Our client, an acute care medical facility company, is looking for a CT Technologist for their Cincinnati, OH location.

Responsibilities:

• Greets patient by introducing self and asking patient to verify their name and birthdate.
• Takes pertinent patient history. Reviews order for procedure and any other documentation, current medications, allergy information and completed questionnaire.
• Explains procedure to the patient and solicits questions to assure understanding.
• Is proactive in anticipating needs of the patient, keeps patient and family informed of delays, answers questions and responds appropriately to concerns following up on issues or contacting someone who can.
• Communicates with all customers, co workers, physicians and their office staff in a professional manner respecting differences.
• Adheres to all hospital/Imaging Center policies and Excel core values striving to exceed expectations.
• Positions patient, scans, and archives procedures according to established protocol producing diagnostic images within quality control parameters.
• Utilizes proper venipuncture techniques to prepare patient for contrast media administration as necessary. Administers contrast media for the proper completion of CT scans according to established protocol or as directed by a physician. Labels syringes appropriately according to policy.
• Properly identify, prepare, administer and document various medications used during procedures.
• Reconciles patient medications to ensure the patients' current medications will not interact with the contrast media used.
• Completes all work in a timely, efficient, productive manner.
• Assists co workers in other modalities as appropriate, starting IV's, completing computer functions, preparation of patients.
• Assists physician with invasive procedures as applicable.
• Verifies physician orders for accuracy and act upon appropriately.
• Utilizes appropriate radiation reducing techniques that do not compromise high quality images.
• Protects patients, self and all other personnel from radiation exposure.
• Wears and stores dosimeter appropriately, switching out monthly and in a timely manner.
• Uses appropriate devices for moving patients to protect the patient as well as self.
• Observe patient and assists as necessary to minimize risk of falls or other injury.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation and sterile techniques/procedures.
• Patient positioning and equipment operation (xray machines and printers).
• Minimum 2 years related experience.
• Graduation from ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology school.
• ARRT
• Ohio License as Radiographer.
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
• Required: CT registered 2+ years CT experience
• Preferred: Phillips CT, Bracco injector, EPIC, PACS: MCKESSON, OP, IP,& ER EXAMS: Cardiac, TAVR, CTA, Code stroke, HD, CAP, Spine

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.