CT Technologist
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Foundation Hospital

CT Tech Wknd - Rad CT

Location: Urbana, Illinois Employment Type: Clinical-Allied Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Responsibilities

• Performs computerized axial tomography procedures and assigned invasive procedures, acquiring and processing patient exams per accrediting body and manufacturer guidelines and department protocols, including independent multiplanar reformats and 3D rendered images.
• Prepares and administers IV, oral, and rectal contrast material when appropriate, and recognizes and responds to adverse or allergic reactions.
• Reviews labs and patient history to perform the correct exam, screens for possible pregnancy and performs pregnancy testing when applicable, and reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate.
• Ensures patient, visitor, and environmental safety, and reports safety events immediately, including near misses.
• Meets productivity levels set by department benchmarking and assists other areas during downtimes.
• Assists in instructing students and new staff as needed.
• May perform the duties of CT Lead or Imaging Coordinator in their absence.
• May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department for which the technologist holds licensure. Secondary registries are not required for cross-trained modalities unless required by compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in Illinois
• At least 1 year of CT Technologist experience, with experience within the last year
• ARRT (CT)
• ARRT (R) or Nuclear Medicine Tech Certification (NMTCB)
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate's degree in a related field, or a certificate in radiologic technology
• Experience with 3D imaging
• Multiplanar reformats