Travel CT Technologist - $2,565 per week

Company: The Christ Hospital - 2139 Auburn Avenue
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• BLS
• State Licensure
  • Job Details
  • To operate CT scanners, obtaining diagnostic images of specified body part as requested.
  • The technologist must be able to produce quality images to present to the radiologist for interpretation and able to function independently with minimal supervision.
  • Greets patient by introducing self and asking patient to verify their name and birthdate.
  • Takes pertinent patient history. Reviews order for procedure and any other documentation, current medications, allergy information and completed questionnaire.
  • Explains procedure to the patient and solicits questions to assure understanding.
  • Is proactive in anticipating needs of the patient, keeps patient and family informed of delays, answers questions and responds appropriately to concerns following up on issues or contacting someone who can.
  • Communicates with all customers, co workers, physicians and their office staff in a professional manner respecting differences.
  • Adheres to all hospital/Imaging Center policies and Excel core values striving to exceed expectations.
  • Positions patient, scans, and archives procedures according to established protocol producing diagnostic images within quality control parameters.
  • Utilizes proper venipuncture techniques to prepare patient for contrast media administration as necessary.
  • Administers contrast media for the proper completion of CT scans according to established protocol or as directed by a physician.
  • Labels syringes appropriately according to policy.
  • Properly identify, prepare, administer and document various medications used during procedures.
  • Reconciles patient medications to ensure the patients' current medications will not interact with the contrast media used.
  • Completes all work in a timely, efficient, productive manner.
  • Assists co workers in other modalities as appropriate, starting IV's, completing computer functions, preparation of patients.
  • Assists physician with invasive procedures as applicable.
  • Verifies physician orders for accuracy and act upon appropriately.
  • Utilizes appropriate radiation reducing techniques that do not compromise high quality images.
  • Protects patients, self and all other personnel from radiation exposure.
  • Wears and stores dosimeter appropriately, switching out monthly and in a timely manner.
  • Uses appropriate devices for moving patients to protect the patient as well as self.
  • Observe patient and assists as necessary to minimize risk of falls or other injury.
    • Job Requirements
    • Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation and sterile techniques/procedures.
    • Patient positioning and equipment operation (x-ray machines and printers).
    • Minimum 2 years related experience.

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