CT Technologist/X-Ray TechnologistAkicita Federal, LLC • Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States
CT Technologist/X-Ray Technologist
Akicita Federal, LLC
- Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States
- Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States
About
Shift: Primary coverage is evening and overnight shifts, Monday through Sunday, including all holidays. Per Diem: Travel and Housing is covered and paid in addition to salary.
Key Responsibilities - CT Examinations: Perform a variety of computerized tomography exams according to physician instructions, including selecting equipment and determining technical factors like positioning and scan thickness. - Patient Management: Receive, schedule, and position patients; explain procedures to allay fears; and monitor patients for significant cases requiring immediate physician attention. - Radiography: Independently operate fixed and portable radiography machines and Digital Radiography workstations for routine to complex examinations. - Clinical Evaluation: Advise radiologists or referring physicians of results and provide preliminary diagnostic evaluations. - Equipment Maintenance: Perform operator-level care and preventative maintenance on equipment, including laser imagers. - Record Keeping: Maintain accurate daily records of patient workload and documentation for any repeated X-rays. - Emergency Care: Assist in cardiac arrest situations and render emergency aid if unanticipated conditions or anomalies are discovered during exams. Qualifications and Requirements - Certification: Must hold an advanced-level certification by ARRT or NMTCB in CT, or possess state licensure for diagnostic CT with documented training. - Experience: At least six months of experience performing CT examinations. - Continuing Education: Must meet ARRT continuing education requirements. - Safety Gear: Must have a personal dosimeter to read radiation doses; this is not provided by the facility. Required Knowledge and Skills - Anatomy & Physiology: Deep knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and major/minor body systems susceptible to radiological exposure. - Technical Proficiency: Ability to optimize scans for clarity, perform complex radiographic positioning (e.g., lumbar myelography), and operate complex instrumentation. - Safety Standards: Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices, and techniques. - Pharmacology: Understanding of drug actions and administration methods for contrast materials.
Languages
- English
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