CT Technologist - $28-45 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Kenosha
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a CT Technologist for a job in
Kenosha, Wisconsin.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CT Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 38 hours per week
- Shift: nights
- Employment Type: Staff
Major Responsibilities:
- Competently operates CT equipment to perform basic and
intermediate diagnostic procedures. Procedures include basic
imaging processing, body, head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, contrast,
orthopedic and extremity.
- Obtains medical history from patients and compares requisitions
to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
- Positions patient and selects proper scanning factors, adjusts
factors to attain the appropriate images, and provides radiation
protection and safety in accordance with regulatory agencies.
- Prepares and administers contrast media under the direction of
the Radiologist, and assists in the proper scanning techniques.
Provides measurements and additional slices for accurate
interpretation with direction from the Radiologist.
- Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and
labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU)
number, and location or position of scan on all images.
- Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various
regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into
the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of
procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
- Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment
quality assurance tests and calibration procedures. Reports
malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff and evaluates new
products and equipment.
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties,
which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper
technique.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as
described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific
information is developed further in the departmental job
standards.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and
- Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and
- Computed Tomography (CT) registration issued by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained
within 18 months, and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare
Providers--certification issued by the American Heart Association
(AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.Education Required:
- Advanced training beyond High School that includes the
completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic
Technology.Experience Required:
- No experience required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and basic radiation
safety.
- Competent in IV and venipuncture (if required by
facility).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service
skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other
staff members.
- Ability to work independently.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Certification Addendum
- Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for
hospital based certifications (e.g.DNV, CARF or others).Physical
Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and
reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to:
- - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to:
- - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person
present.
- Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.
- May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and
radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore,
personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.This job
description indicates the general nature and level of work expected
of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related duties.Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R116226. Posted
job title: Ct TechnologistAbout Advocate Aurora HealthAdvocate
Aurora Health's 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence,
compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose
of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse
you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources
for orientation, education and professional development, in the
care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will
be heard clearly whether you're at one of our 10 Magnet--
designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.--Join our team
and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the
best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their
passion.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
Keywords: Advocate Aurora Health, Skokie , CT Technologist - $28-45 per hour, Other , Kenosha, Illinois
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