X-ray Tech travel Radiology/Sonography needed in Milledgeville, Georgia
Company: Cynet Health
Location: Milledgeville
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Shifts: 10pm - 7:30am
The CT Technologist performs procedures in accordance to the
departmental protocols and standards. Operates CT Scanners and
associated equipment with proficiency.
This equipment includes scanner, IV contrast injectors, 02 and
suction equipment, patient transport and patient monitoring
equipment.
State (GA) License status must be currently active.
Minimum 1 year of experience required.
Duties:
Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.
Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing
exam. Contacts ordering physician when there are discrepancies.
Properly greets each patient by name and gives his/her name and job
classification. Verifies the patient by checking armband (WE ID
process). Prepares patients for the procedure with a full
explanation and documents on appropriate worksheets.
Interviews patients for a complete medical history. Reviews
in??patients and outpatient/ clinic charts to obtain pertinent
clinical history. Records medical history on requisitions.
Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being
performed.
Assures prior CT scans have been loaded to Stentor before obtaining
protocol for the exam. Assumes responsibility for the exam from
beginning of exam until completion of dictated results.
Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental
protocols. On request, records contrast type and amount. Prepares
GI contrast appropriate to the patient's needs by .PO method or
tube feedings.
Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a
Radiologist if needed. Recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes
any additional, reconstructed images, and / or measurements as
instructed.
Preforms basic patient care functions. Informs appropriate nursing
personnel of any changes in the patient's condition. Initiate; life
support measures for patients when necessary. Assists in. "Code
Blue" procedures during medical emergencies.
Performs CT scanning and assists Radiologist during invasive
procedures. Practices proper sterile technique in the assembling of
necessary supplies . Performs all invasive procedures in accordance
with blood borne pathogens, isolation,. and infection control
policies and procedures.
Is authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed
for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/
certified technologist, orregistered nurse. Medications to include
contrast materials cannot be administered without appropriate
clinical credentials, training, and certification to do so.
Employees designated to "obtain" these items may also participate
in the ordering and distribution of inventory.
Practices principles of radiation safety for self, employees,
patients and family members.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department
supervisor/manager/engineer.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited two (2) year AMA and ARRT approved
program in Radiologic Technology required.
Minimum of 1 to 2 years' experience in Diagnostic Radiology or 1
year experience in CT scanning or equivalent applicable experience
required.
ARRT Certification and CPR certification required.
IV and contrast administration certification required before
performing venous contrast administration.
Certifications:
ARRT, BLS
Requirements
Required for Onboarding
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