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CT Technologist

Overview

Location: Waverly, Tennessee
Employment type: LTA
Shift: 06:45 - 19:15
Contract length: 13 weeks

Role Summary

Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech) performing diagnostic CT examinations for patients across varying acuity levels, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and trauma patients.

Required Qualifications

CT Technologist (1 year of experience)
CT Technologist experience within the last year
ARRT (R)
BLS issued by American Heart Association
Driver's License

Preferred Experience

ARRT (CT) certification
Recent acute-care hospital CT experience
Emergency department and trauma CT experience
CT angiography (CTA) experience
Experience with stroke and trauma protocols
Experience performing portable or procedural CT examinations when applicable
Experience with advanced post-processing and 3D reconstruction
Experience working with high-acuity and critically ill patients
Familiarity with PACS, RIS, and electronic medical record systems

Key Responsibilities

Perform routine and advanced CT examinations according to physician orders and established imaging protocols
Verify patient identity, physician orders, clinical history, allergies, and screening requirements before examinations
Position patients accurately and select appropriate scanning parameters to obtain diagnostic-quality images
Perform contrast-enhanced and non-contrast CT examinations
Establish or assess IV access and administer IV contrast according to facility protocols and scope of practice
Monitor patients for contrast reactions and respond appropriately to adverse events
Perform CT angiography (CTA) examinations when required
Perform trauma and emergency CT examinations efficiently while maintaining image quality and patient safety
Utilize radiation dose-reduction techniques and follow ALARA principles
Recognize imaging artifacts and make technical adjustments to improve image quality
Perform post-processing, multiplanar reconstructions, and other advanced imaging techniques as required
Review completed studies for technical quality before releasing images for physician interpretation
Communicate with radiologists, nurses, emergency department staff, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
Maintain accurate documentation within the electronic medical record, PACS, and radiology information systems
Maintain CT equipment and report equipment or safety concerns appropriately
Follow infection-prevention, patient-identification, radiation-safety, and contrast-administration standards
Assist with maintaining efficient patient throughput in a fast-paced imaging department

Onboarding / Submission Items

Resume or profile
At least two professional references
Skills checklist
License/certificate verification
AHA BLS verification
Badge photo
Education verification
Employment verification
Background check
Drug screen
Health documentation including MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap, TB screening, influenza, fit test, health statement, and driver’s license/state ID

Nashville, TN

About

Nashville is Tennessee's capital city and lies along the Cumberland River. With its mild climate, it’s enjoyable to live, work and play in this musical city year-round. Nashville’s music scene has many draws, with attractions like the Grand Ole Opry, the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum and countless honky-tonk bars. Even if you aren't into music, other attractions appeal to a wide array of tastes, including historical landmarks like Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, where visitors can get an up-close look at the seventh president's home life on a guided tour. The Adventure Science Center, the Frist Art Museum and the Tennessee State Museum are just a few other popular institutions. Shopping enthusiasts won't want to miss Marathon Village, a former automobile plant, now serving as a contemporary space for art galleries, studios and flagship stores like Jack Daniel's General Store.

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