Computer Tomography (CT) Technologist II-2

About the role

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers.

Responsibilities

• Review outpatient orders prior to day of procedure to ensure accuracy and to avoid delay in patient care.
• Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for their procedure while utilizing effective communication.
• Obtain and document accurate patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation.
• Prepare to operate CT equipment to capture the appropriate images following the protocol set forth by the radiologist, and determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
• Position and instruct patient while utilizing protective shielding, immobilization, and supportive devices as required.
• Perform and complete procedures as required based on physician’s order, and a variety of diagnostic procedures (x-ray); including but not limited to digital and mobile imaging as needed at applicable locations.
• Administer contrast dye when necessary to enhance imaging and ensure patient comfort and safety for the duration of their procedure.
• Start I.V., load and operate power injector, and administer contrast media as directed and per protocol.
• Cleaning and maintaining all imaging equipment.
• May also assist with mentoring and/or training students, new hires.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree under the completion of a Radiologic Technology program Required or Certificate under the completion of CT technology certification program Required.
• Minimum one (1) year Radiologic Technology experience Required.
• Minimum one (1) year CT experience Preferred.

Qualifications

• Computed Tomography - American Registry Radiologic Technologist or registry eligible (if eligible, CT certification must be obtained within 24 months of hire/transfer date).
• Computed Tomography - South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association.
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association.

Skills

• Understand and utilize ALARA concepts and critical thinking.
• Time management.
• Effective communication.
• Proficiency in IV access for contrast media administration.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Day - 12 hour shift.

Additional Information

Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.