CT Technologist

MedStar Health

Laurel, MD

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Allergies, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Anesthesiology, Asepsis, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Billing Records, CPR Certification, Cell Biology, Computed Tomography (CAT Scan), Computer Systems, Consulting, Educational Accreditation, Healthcare, Higher Education, Hospital, Information Technology & Information Systems, Injections, Laboratory, Medical Billing, Medical Records, Quality Assurance, Radiography, Radiology, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Training Program

LOCATION

Laurel, MD

POSTED

1 day ago

About this Job:

MedStar Health is looking for a

part-time CT (Computed Tomography) Technologist

to join our team at

Medstar Washington Hospital Center

!

Schedule:

Saturdays and Sundays 7:00pm-7:00am

As

a

CT Technologist,

you will

operate

diagnostic equipment to produce computerized axial tomographic scan (CT) images of internal organs for use by professional personnel. Explains process to patients and interviews for medical history. Instructs and

assists

patients in assuming positions for proper scan, and administers contrast media (I.V., oral,

rectal

and P.O.) according to protocols.

Join

one

of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro

re

gion,

also recognized as one of the ‘Healthiest Maryland Businesses‘. Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next

great career

move!

Primary Duties: Prepares patients for scan. Reviews patient records for orders, exam history, lab work, and allergies, and positions patients on the scan table. Establishes I.V. site for contrast infusion and administers oral, rectal and I.V. contrasts. Consults with Radiologist prior to administering I.V. contrast for bolus I.V. injections. Monitors patients during injection for evidence of contrast reaction.

Enters patient and exam data into x-ray computer system and performs computed scan images. Prepares reports and maintains records of service rendered, using the radiology department computer system to verify billing and quality assurance. Completes incident reports and anesthesia records when necessary. Reports all technical problems to the supervisor or senior technologist.

Assists Radiologist with interventional procedures such as biopsies and drainages. Informs Radiologist of scan results when anomalies or abnormalities are visible. Schedules patient exams and revises daily schedules to accommodate emergency exams from MedSTAR, ER, and other units.

Cleans and maintains an aseptic working environment for each patient. Films CT scan images and archive exams onto tape or optical disk. Ensures adequate supplies are available and is responsible for replenishing supply levels.

Assists in the training and orientation of new employees and students. Completes all required information system functions to assure proper patient information, billing, exam, and other necessary functions are correctly entered and maintained.

Qualifications: Associate degree or certificate in radiologic technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or Medical Education and Training Campus (METC).

Successful completion of a CT certificate or cross-training program preferred.

ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology) registration.

CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification within 90 days of hire.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

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