Radiology/Imaging - CT Tech

Certification:

• Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists (DRTs) that provide specialty coverage must have advanced certification from the ARRT in Computed Tomography (CT) ,
• American Heart Association BLS/CPR

Qualifications:

• The Contractor is expected to provide experienced technologists, that have a minimum of three years of experience in exams performed.

Hours: Either 8hr or 10hr shifts- depending on Department need

Job Description:

• Certification in Computed Tomography and Diagnostic X-ray with the ARRT.
• Computed Tomography (CT) requires specific knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral, and/or, multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D reconstruction scans, including drainages, biopsies, and peripheral vascular examinations.
• Specific knowledge and training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination; to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and inter-relationship of the various organs; to use the methods and techniques which will identify organs appearing on the digital display monitor, or on film, and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use and to emphasize the aspects of interest to the physician. [DRT assignments that include performance of independent duties in this subspecialty require advanced ARRT certification.]
• Experience in procedures such as IVP, GI series, Modified Barium Swallow, barium and air contrasted barium enema exams.
• Experience with sterile supplies, local anesthetics, contrast materials, catheters, and other required equipment are presented properly for the attending radiologist(s).
• Experience with interoperative portable and portable c-arm cases.
• Experience with portable c-arm cases in Pain Management.
• Experience on 128 slice, 64 Slice Light Speed Computed Tomography Scanners.
• Experience in Cardiac CT exams with retro and prospective gating, Interventional/CT Procedures with CT Fluoro such as Lung biopsy, RFA’s, Cryo-Ablations and Microwave ablations.
• Experience with general x-ray and be responsible for performing a full range of CT exams. This will consist of both contrasted and non-contrasted exams in both areas, and tracking of reportable CT doses.
• Experience and knowledge of Intravenous Contrast Agents used in Radiology and Hydration Procedures.
• Knowledge of digital imaging and PACS.

The number of cases expected per day: 20-40

The exam listings are as follows:

• 1. CT abdomen I- and I+
• 2. Low dose chest CT
• 3. Chest CT I- I+
• 4. CT Head Neck Chest I- I +
• 5. CT Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar spine
• 6. CT Cystogram
• 7. CT facial bones
• 8. CT IVP
• 9. CT PE protocol
• 10. CTA of the head
• 11. CTA neck
• 12. CTA Abdomen, Pelvis
• 13 CT GI Bleed
• 14. CT soft-tissue neck
• 15 CT Post EVAR
• 16 CT renal mass
• 17 CT IAC
• 18. CT Biopsies

The VA has the right to refuse any candidate submitted by the contractor.