CT Tech (PRN, Variable Shifts)

Company: Prisma Health
Location: Simpsonville
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryPerforms a variety of procedures applying ionizing radiation. Performs CT scans as directed. Communicates with the physician and other work-related personnel appropriately.Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: -Inspire health. -Serve with compassion. -Be the difference.
• Identifies patients and procedures. - Communicate with nursing or physician concerning patient. - Inform nursing of patients that need IV sedation or biopsies. - Fill out questionnaires on all patients between the ages of 12-55 yrs. old. Positions patients accurately for all CT procedures. - Patients are transferred and positioned correctly for anatomy to be demonstrated for best visibility. Know scanning protocols in depth. - Must be able to perform procedures correctly using protocol book for reference. - Studies must be done in a timely manner and taken to the radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible after completion of exam. - Write time procedure is finished and filmed on patient board. - Films must be archived and taken to radiologist for reading. Obtains appropriate supplies and prepares room for patient. - Keeps room cleaned and stocked at all times. - Adequate supplies and linens must always be available. - Tables and trays must be cleaned after each patient. Use proper technique when injection IV contrast. - Ensure IV is working and checked first with an injection of saline. - Choose correct method of injection (hand or injector). Must be proficient in filming from imaging workstation. - 3D imaging and multiplanar reconstruction. - Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately.
• Explains CT procedure to patient and/or family member. - Obtains completed questionnaire and proper history and clinical from patient, floor or physician's office. Informs patients and families of all delays. Trains co-workers and students. Assist other technologists when not busy in assigned CT room.
• Acquires requisition and checks for appropriate clinical. Charges procedure, supplies and surgical codes when exam is completed. - Indicates no-film badge wearing name and fluoro time. - Adds surgical charges when needed. Operates the PAC's system appropriately and verify studies before sending to archive. Reports equipment problems to supervisor, in-charge tech and documents confirmation numbers. Appropriate forms must be completed for all procedures. - Fill out contrast sheet on all patients receiving IV and rectal contrast. - A contrast media form must be filled out on all patients, CT forms must be filled out on all patients. Communicates with radiologist to determine appropriate protocols for each exam. - Correct protocols are utilized as prescribed by the radiologist. - Procedures must be performed as directed by the radiologist. - Correct scans as performed. Demonstrates recognition of anatomy and pathology as related to scan being processed. Perform warm up calibrations as needed. -
• Correct protocols are utilized as prescribed by the radiologist. - Procedures must be performed as directed by the radiologist. - Correct scans as performed. Demonstrates recognition of anatomy and pathology as related to scan being processed. Perform warm up calibrations as needed. - Maintain competency needed for working in the CT department. Performs point of care testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Supervisory/Management Responsibility
  • This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.Minimum Requirements
    • Education - Certification Program. Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program
    • Experience - No experience required.In Lieu Of
      • Team members employed in this job on 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements noted above.Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
        • ARRT Registered and registered in CT
        • CPR
        • SCQRSA LicenseKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
          • Excellent customer service skills
          • 3D Imaging preferred
          • Basic computer skills
          • Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
          • Data entry skillsWork ShiftVariable (United States of America)LocationHillcrest/Simpsonville Medical CampusFacility1003 Hillcrest HospitalDepartment10037124 CT ScanShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

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