CT Tech-Diagnostic Ctr FT Nights - Gallatin Tennessee

Company: Highpoint Health - Sumner
Location: Gallatin, Tennessee
Posted On: 04/25/2024

Provides computed tomography imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. -Reports to: Director Diagnostic ServicesReviews patient history and physician's orders. - -Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
- -When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
- -Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- -Prepares equipment and supplies. - -Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. - -Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- -Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). - -Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. - -Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and
repeating procedure. - -Enters, transmits and reports scan results.Minimum Education
Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program - Required - -Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. - -Required Skills
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved American Heart Association or American Red Cross training center must be obtained within 90 days of employment, if not current upon hire - -Required Skills
Licenses:
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R) (CT).
Registry Eligible New Hire; Cross-training staff or Transfer staff who are registered ARRT technologists will be considered and must acquire valid CT registration within 12 months of hire or transfer date. - -Minimum Work Experience
Six (6) months experience performing CT proceduresEqual opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran More...

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