CT Technologist - Long Beach, CA
Prime Physicians
- Long Beach, California, United States
- Long Beach, California, United States
About
Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (12.5 hrs) Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM (12.5 hrs) Weekday & Weekend Coverage (including holidays) How Many Shifts Needed Per Month: ~14 shifts/month (based on ~173 hrs/month ÷ ~12.5 hr shifts) Certifications: Current valid ARRT (R) - Radiologic Technologist - required Advanced ARRT in Computed Tomography (CT) - required Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - required IV certification - preferred but not required Education: Accredited Radiologic Technology program (per ARRT requirements) Experience Needed: Minimum 1 year of current work experience in Computed Tomography (CT) Special Skills Needed: Demonstrated experience starting IV lines and administering contrast injections PACS experience preferred; AGFA PACS a plus Ability to independently operate CT scanning equipment CT safety practices knowledge Ability to efficiently use computers and technology Responsibilities: Independently operate CT scanning equipment to perform a variety of complex CT imaging exams; practice CT safety at all times Receive patients, explain procedures, position patients, select and set technical parameters, and set up/adjust accessory equipment Operate CT scanner equipment employing radiation-producing imaging to acquire images of the entire body (brain, neck, spine, chest, body, extremities) Set up CT suites ensuring sterile supplies, contrast materials, catheters, and all required equipment are present and available Prepare and administer contrast material intravenously under close supervision of radiologist(s) - not independently Send images to PACS, archive images, post-process images, and perform case editing of computer requests and reports Maintain records and enter patient information using the Radiology Vista Package and CPRS Meet or exceed current nationally recognized quality assurance standards (TJC) Comply with all VALBHS policies, procedures, medical staff bylaws, and protocols Participate in all VA mandatory training.
Languages
- English
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