CT Technologist

Pay Rate Range: $68 per hour - $73 per hour Monday-Friday 12am-8am. OVERNIGHT Responsibilities Utilize appropriate kV and mA techniques to ensure quality diagnostic CT images. Perform daily quality control calibration checks on all equipment to ensure proper functioning before any patient study is performed. Inject patients with radioactive material as per the physician’s order following the prescribed protocol. Observe all department documentation policies by filling in all appropriate logs, manuals, charge documents, and report equipment problems to comply with regulatory agencies. Perform quality control, quality assurance, and safety tests. Follow radiation safety guidelines to comply with the ALARA principle. Maintain, develop, and retrieve patient films and electronic data for Radiologist interpretation. Order patient-specific radiopharmaceutical doses one day prior to use. Receive radiopharmaceuticals on the day of delivery and verify proper receipt as per policy and procedure. Verify activity level of the dose prior to administration. Requirements May require x-ray work when working overnight (midnight-8am). Preferred Skills Perform CT procedures according to the prescribed protocols to ensure uniformity and accuracy. Exercise appropriate judgment to assess and respond to patient’s needs prior to, during, and after visits in the Radiology department. #J-18808-Ljbffr