ARRT CT Technologist - Part Time

ARRT CT Technologist - Part Time

Vesta, MN $62,000 - $83,000 a year

Job Type: Part Time

Job Summary:

Deliver top-quality healthcare services professionally by utilizing ionizing radiation to produce diagnostic images for licensed practitioners. This role extends to performing Computed Tomography (CT) and related procedures to generate detailed cross-sectional anatomical images.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform CT procedures, ensuring patient clinical history aligns with the exam and documenting information for practitioner use.
• Prepare patients by providing clear instructions to achieve optimal results, reduce anxiety, and encourage cooperation.
• Select appropriate exam protocols as directed by Radiologists and adhere to established CT policies and procedures.
• Position and immobilize patients as needed, prioritizing comfort and accurate imaging.
• Apply radiation safety principles to minimize exposure for patients, self, and others.
• Assist licensed practitioners with interventional CT procedures, maintaining aseptic techniques.
• Address patients' physical and psychological needs throughout procedures.
• Perform venipunctures when necessary.
• Operate and maintain equipment used for contrast administration, patient monitoring, and surgical interventions.
• Prepare, identify, and administer contrast media or medications as prescribed.
• Evaluate image quality and adjust display parameters accordingly.
• Initiate basic life support measures when required.
• Complete all necessary computer functions including patient history documentation and exam charge entry.
• Educate patients by explaining tests and procedures.
• Maintain assigned areas, report equipment issues, and manage supply restocking.
• Provide practical instruction to students and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives, including quality control duties.
• Assist in other departmental areas as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of sterile supplies and aseptic techniques relevant to CT procedures.
• Recognize anatomical structures using computer-generated imaging systems.
• Utilize 3D workstations for image reformatting and reconstruction.
• Manage imaging media release to authorized parties.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiographic Technology.
• Computer proficiency.
• Experienced radiographer with knowledge of CT procedures and basic cross-sectional anatomy.

Licensure and Certifications:

• State certification as a radiologic technologist.
• Current R.T. (R) ARRT credential in good standing.
• Obtain or maintain R.T. (R) (CT) credential within two years of employment.

This position offers varied shifts and is located in a regional area of the Midwest United States.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc