CT Technologist

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BPN Staffing Solutions is currently seeking a CT Techs to fulfill 13-week contracts at a facility located in Clemmons, NC.
Contract Details:

• 2x8hr Nights Thurs/Fri (21:00 - 06:30) & 2x12hr Nights Sat/Sun (19:00 - 06:30)
• 13-week travel contract
• No float

PATIENT DIAGNOSES:
Community Hospital. Weekend shift: 20 Bed ED, 36 Bed Medsurgery. NO ICU. Majority of patients are from ED. No outpatients on
weekends. Patient population: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
Two in house Siemens scanners, Edge and 64 slice Definition. IStats performed as needed. Visage PACS.
Responsibilities:

The CT Tech performs procedures in accordance to the departmental protocols and standards. Operates CT Scanners and associated equipment with proficiency. This equipment includes scanner, IV contrast injectors, 02 and suction equipment, patient transport and patient monitoring equipment.

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient. Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam. Contacts ordering physician when there are discrepancies.
• Prepares patients for the procedure with a full explanation and documents on appropriate worksheets.
• Reviews inpatients and outpatient/ clinic charts to obtain pertinent clinical history. Records medical history on requisitions. Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being performed.
• Assures prior CT scans have been loaded to Stentor before obtaining protocol for the exam. Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results.
• Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols. On request, records contrast type and amount.
• Prepares GI contrast appropriate to the patient's needs by .PO method or tube feedings.
• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed. Recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes any additional, reconstructed images, and / or measurements as instructed.
• Preforms basic patient care functions. Informs appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient's condition.
• Initiate life support measures for patients when necessary. Assists in. "Code Blue procedures during medical emergencies.
• Performs CT scanning and assists Radiologist during invasive procedures.
• Practices proper sterile technique in the assembling of necessary supplies .
• Performs all invasive procedures in accordance with blood borne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Is authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/ certified technologist, orregistered nurse. Medications to include contrast materials cannot be administered without appropriate clinical credentials, training, and certification to do so.
• Practices principles of radiation safety for self, employees, patients and family members.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department supervisor/manager/engineer.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited two (2) year AMA and ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology required
• BLS-AHA
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.)
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Diagnostic Radiology or 2 years experience in CT scanning
• Skills: Confident and experienced enough to work alone. Will have to transport own patients from the ED. Must be willing to work alone & transport. Epic, Siemens. Inpatient, ER, Community Hospital. Phlebotomy, PACS, Contrast. CT Procedure Experience required; Abdomen, Pelvis, Head/Neck, Chest, Spine, Musculoskeletal, Brain Perfusion, CTAs, Multiplanar Reconstruction.