Beloit Health System is looking to add a Per Diem CT Technologist to our Team!
- Shift: Various Shifts Available
- Schedule: Per Diem
- Hours per week: Varied - Per Diem
- Benefits Status: Not Eligible
- Department: CT
In this position the CT Technologist provides patient services using imaging modalities as prescribed by a physician, performs radiologic and other related imaging procedures, producing images for interpretation by a physician, and applies principles of radiation protection. The CT Technologist will evaluate radiographs for technical quality, and exercise professional judgement in the performance of procedures.
- Performs diagnostic radiographic services
- Greets customers in a friendly, but professional manner
- Ensures proper patient identification
- Operates imaging equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate
- Ensures proper patient positioning and immobilizes patients as necessary
- Selects and/or calculates exposure factors according to age specific guidelines.
- Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to the patient, self, and others
- Evaluates radiography for technical quality and patient identification.
- Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs patients during procedures
- Administers or assists with administration of contrast media, as required.
- Assists physician with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures
- Initiates basic life support procedures for patients if necessary.
- Ensures proper documentation of exam, technical factors, quality improvement, etc.
- Performs quality control checks as required.
- Rotates weekends and holidays and participates in the "on call" program.
- Maintains accurate patient records and files with confidentiality, performing all PACs functions
- Assumes responsibility for assigned area ensuring the work are neat, orderly, and stocked
- Assumes responsibility for portions of department QA/QI program
- Supervises, assists, instructs, and communicates effectively with radiology students
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Graduate of accredited Radiography school
- Current WI Radiographer license
- CT Certification preferred upon hire (required within one year of training completion)
- CPR certification
- ARRT Certification, maintain CEUs required by ARRT
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply the proper procedure to Beloit Health System policies
- Possess the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform the following activities for patients of following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
- Adheres to corporate values and defined work habits of Beloit Health System
- Keeps personal medical information about patients confidential
- Involves extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, fine finger movements, manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination
- Involves lifting/carrying items ranging in weight from 20-50 pounds
- Involves pushing and pulling items ranging in weight from 150-300 pounds
- Ability to twist and balance
- Involves working with radiant/thermal energy, operating equipment and machinery
- Ability to work alone and independently, in a group setting
- Reporting Relationship: Director of Radiology Services, Clinical Manager of Radiology Services