Cardiology, Cell Biology, Computed Tomography (CAT Scan), Diagnostics Solutions/Software, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Identify Issues, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Treatment, Radiation Safety, Radiology, Record Keeping, Technical Delivery
LOCATION
Topeka, KS
POSTED
30+ days ago
5/04 start CT Tech Needed Certs required: KS State Rad Tech license, ARRT (CT Preferred), BLS 1 yr of experience is required Locals accepted at same BR Friday Saturday Sunday 7p-7a starting on 5/4 Siemens experience on the excite platform, no call, weekend nights friday saturday and sunday. Will be working with one other technologist on these shifts.
JOB SUMMARY The CT Technologist is responsible for providing courteous and professional delivery of CT technical procedures/exams to all incoming patients, operating radiologic equipment, and for all paperwork associated with technical procedures.
JOB DUTIES Essential Duties " Perform diagnostic computed tomography procedures utilizing a pressure injector and administering contrast under supervision. " Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic computed tomography procedures. Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. " Determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy. " Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. " Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. " Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.