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Location:
Salinas, CA (Onsite)
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CT Scan Tech
Careers Integrated Resources Inc
Salinas, CA (Onsite)
Contractor
Job Title: CT Scan Tech
Job Location: Salinas, CA
Job Duration: 3-4 Months(possibility to extension)
Payrate: $76.00/ hr pn w2
Job Summary:
Job Location: Salinas, CA
Job Duration: 3-4 Months(possibility to extension)
Payrate: $76.00/ hr pn w2
Job Summary:
- Under minimal supervision, performs diagnostic computerized tomography (CT) procedures as requested by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Performs daily QA’s and weekly QA’s on CT equipment as suggested by manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Starts intravenous lines (IV’s). Administers contrast media orally, rectally, and/or intravenously.
- Enters data such as type of scan requested, slice thickness, scan time, and other technical data into computer.
- Starts CT scanner to scan designated anatomical area of patient.
- Views images of organs on CT display console to ensure quality of images.
- Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.
- Performs any combination of the following duties depending on the area of assignment.
- Performs diagnostic CT procedures such as head, chest, spine, abdomen, pelvis, etc.
- Assists physicians in performing other CT procedures such as biopsies, etc., as need¬ed. Cardiac, vascular studies, bone density and 3-D reconstructions.
- Pulls contrast from Pyxis per protocol and documents contrast in eMar per protocol.
- Mixes oral and rectal contrast per protocol for pertinent exams.
- Loads the power injector for contrast studies proficiently
- Performs data entry in computers necessary for work flow and patient care, such as: ITS, Meditech, PACS, eMar and Pyxis.
- Prepares patient for their exam by consenting, explaining exam and answering patient questions.
- Starts intravenous lines and administers contrast and other preparations as to complete exam in a timely fashion.
- Cares for patient during procedures by assisting them to rest rooms, providing blankets, etc.
- Evaluates patient condition pre and post-procedure and reports changes in the patient's condition to nurses or Radiologist for follow-up.
- Transports patients by stretcher, bed, wheelchair, or walking.
- Provides care for patients during transportation and in the department, if necessary.
- Assists patients by lifting and moving them on and off the CT table.
- Provides bed pans and urinals as needed.
- Assures that patients are properly dressed for their procedures.
- Performs related duties such as reporting equipment malfunctions, assists others, and special assignments.
- Cleans work area and replenishes supplies.
- Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction.
- Assists with the scheduling of patient exams to maintain timely patient flow.
- Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services to maintain working knowledge of changes in machines, protocols, radiation therapy planning, 3D work station, stealth and CT angiography exams. Maintains CEU’s and CPR for license.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Epic Experience Desired: Minimum of 6–12 months within the past year
- At least one year of experience as a licensed technologist.
- Candidates must be willing to perform X-ray in addition to CT when needed.
- Must have Toshiba equipment experience.
- Ability to perform specialized CT procedures.
- CRT
- ARRT (CT)
- BLS
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