CT Technologist

MedStar Health is looking for a part-time CT (Computed Tomography) Technologisttojoinourteamat Medstar Washington Hospital Center!

Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays 7:00pm-7:00am

AsaCT Technologist,you will operate diagnostic equipment to produce computerized axial tomographic scan (CT) images of internal organs for use by professional personnel. Explains process to patients and interviews for medical history. Instructs andassistspatients in assuming positions for proper scan, and administers contrast media (I.V., oral,rectaland P.O.) according to protocols.

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Primary Duties:

• Prepares patients forscan. Reviews patient records for orders, exam history, lab work, and allergies, andpositionspatients on the scan table. Establishes I.V. site for contrast infusion and administers oral, rectal and I.V. contrasts. Consults with Radiologist prior to administering I.V. contrast for bolus I.V. injections. Monitors patients during injection for evidence of contrast reaction.

• Enterspatient and exam data intox-ray computer system and performs computed scan images. Prepares reports andmaintainsrecords of servicerendered, using the radiology department computer system to verify billing and quality assurance. Completes incident reports and anesthesia records when necessary. Reports all technical problems to the supervisor or senior technologist.

• Assists Radiologist with interventional procedures such as biopsies anddrainages. Informs Radiologist of scan results when anomalies or abnormalities are visible. Schedules patient exams and revises daily schedules to accommodate emergency exams fromMedSTAR, ER, and other units.

• Cleans andmaintainsan aseptic working environment for each patient. Films CT scan images andarchiveexams onto tape or optical disk. Ensures adequate supplies are available andis responsible forreplenishing supply levels.

• Assistsin the training and orientation of new employees and students. Completes all required information system functions toassureproper patientinformation,billing, exam, and other necessary functions are correctly entered andmaintained.

Qualifications:

• Associatedegree or one to threeyearsformal training in Radiologic Technology.

• Completed competency-based training in CT.

• 1-2yearsjob related experience.

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology)registration.

• Basic Life Support (BLS).