Local Contract CT Technologist
Jackson, MI
MetaSense, Inc.
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Looking for candidate with *Structural heart experience *
Procedural experience
Must be Registered ARRT & CT

Schedule: 6am-630pm; every other weekend *block schedule is an option*

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, specializes in the performance of computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients. May perform general diagnostic radiology examinations. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions:
-Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.
-Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.
-Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.
-Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the CT scan.
-Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.
-Administers intravenous contrast media to including utilization of power injectors. Monitors patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and provides immediate care to patient if a reaction should occur.
-May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed. Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored.
-Assists Radiologist in performing complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.
-Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.
-PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts.
-RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System.
-Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming study.
-Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.
-Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.

-May work in the hospital with a fixed unit or in an ambulatory Mobile Unit at one of the Medical Centers.
-May be potentially exposed to radiation if proper precautions are not utilized. May be exposed to high-voltage equipment.
-May be exposed to potentially contagious patients.
-Occasionally may lift and/or move equipment and/or patients that would be in excess of 10 lbs.

Required Education:
-High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
-Must maintain required hours of continued medical education.

Required Certification & Licensure:
-BLS
-Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and the advanced registry in Computed Tomography (CT)