at Allyon, Inc. in Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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Job Title: CT Technologist
Job Description: CT Tech sought for 13 week assignment, with the potential to extend. Schedule would be 5x8 evening shifts Monday-Friday, from 2pm-1030pm. CT Tech will perform routine and specialized examinations in the specialty area of CT and diagnostic radiology, adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results as well as prepare patients for examinations. This role requires independent judgement to adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist.
Key Functions:
Clinical Excellence
-Performs procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages.
-Exhibits competency in performing and filming CT and radiographic procedures.
-Deviates from routines when the patient's condition requires it or at the request of the radiologist.
-Knowledgeable of procedures and assist radiologist, orders labs and pathology tests, and schedules procedures appropriately.
-Knowledgeable of invasive procedures, sterile tray set up , assisting radiologist, catheter and guidewires, orders labs and pathology test, and schedules procedures appropriately.
-Obtains and documents accurate pre and post procedure information as applicable.
-Follows JCAHO patient safety goals.
-Maintains quality care throughout the procedure.
-Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
-Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
Quality Improvement
-Maintains working knowledge of equipment in order to function in all aspects of CT and Diagnostic Radiology.
-Performs support functions of the Medical Imaging department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met.
-Technically knowledgeable of CT and diagnostic equipment operation.
-Performs reasonable trouble shooting.
-Checks and observes equipment for general safety, maintenance, and appropriate operation.
-Reports equipment problems through appropriate channels.
-Maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room.
-Promptly processes images and paper work according to proper procedures to ensure timely turn around in providing a report to the physician's office.
-Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care, transporting patients to and from the department as required.
-Promptly and accurately completes all fields in the PACS, Radiology system, i.e. number of images repeated, contrast reaction, exam data entry, start and stop times of exam.
-Maintains and ensures a safe environment for patients and personnel and maintenance of the QA, QC, QI programs.
Departmental Support
-Assumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologists/students and uses time, supplies and other resources productively to promote responsive and cost effective care for our patients.
-Shares knowledge, guides and encourages fellow technologists/students with proper department protocol and procedures.
-Displays a professional attitude in the area toward fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and creating a productive learning environment.
-Completes care while conserving resources, preventing waste of supplies.
-Uses slow time to improve area appearance and accept additional assignments such as cassette cleaning, apron testing and film file duties.
Minimum Requirements:
- 1+ year experience as a CT Tech
- Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology
- ARRT(R) - New graduates, who are registry eligible, will have one year to produce this registry documentation of successful completion of the registry exam upon hire
- ARRT(CT) - within 1 year
- IEMA Radiography License - upon hire
- AHA BLS
- Competitive pay and benefits
- 401k eligibility after 6 months of employment
