Job Description
Exciting news! We are opening an outpatient imaging center in West Des Moines in early April! Come be part of our team as we continue to grow and care for those in our community.
RAYUS now offers DailyPay! Work today, get paid today! RAYUS Radiology is looking for a CT Technologist to join our team. As a Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist, you will be responsible for operating assigned scanner(s) to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Taking a patient centered approach, you will provide CT services within professional standards and with excellent customer service.
This is a casual position working various days of the week from 8-4:30pm. Flexible schedule preferred to cover call-ins, vacation requests, etc.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(90%) Patient CT Imaging
- Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure the correct patient and procedure
- Explains and prepares patients for scanning imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately
- Performs routine and advanced scanning imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
- Adjusts scanning scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate
- Follows physicians' orders precisely, conforms to safety regulations, and accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
- Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
- Maintains an orderly and clean work area including equipment promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
(5%) CT/Imaging Department Support
- Assists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades
- Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary
- Assists with training of new team members, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable
(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned