CT Technologist/X-Ray TechnologistAkicita Federal, LLC • Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
CT Technologist/X-Ray Technologist
Akicita Federal, LLC
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
À propos
$160,000 - $160,000 a year
Location: Quentin N Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility, Belcourt, ND
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.
Compétences linguistiques
- English
Avis aux utilisateurs
Cette offre provient d’une plateforme partenaire de TieTalent. Cliquez sur « Postuler maintenant » pour soumettre votre candidature directement sur leur site.