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This position involves performing computerized tomographic (CT) radiological procedures under general supervision, including patient preparation, equipment setup, and image acquisition. The technologist administers intravenous contrast, assists radiologists with complex procedures, and ensures radiation safety and accurate documentation. The role requires collaboration, strong customer service skills, and maintaining certifications such as ARRT and BLS.
MetaSense, Inc. is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Detroit, Michigan.
Description
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Job Summary:
Under general supervision, specializes in the performance of computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients. May perform general diagnostic radiology examinations. Performs related duties as required.
Essential Functions:
-Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.
-Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.
-Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.
-Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the CT scan.
-Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.
-Administers intravenous contrast media to including utilization of power injectors. Monitors patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and provides immediate care to patient if a reaction should occur.
-May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed. Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored.
-Assists Radiologist in performing complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.
-Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.
-PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts.
-RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System.
-Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming study.
-Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.
-Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.
MetaSense, Inc. Job ID #25972581. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Radiologic Technologist-Computed Tomography
Based out of New Jersey, MetaSense, Inc is one of the fastest growing, agile staffing agencies in the US. You will find that it’s easy to communicate with our recruiters and account managers because we believe you are a person first and not just a number on a spreadsheet. We take a personal approach with each person we work with. Trust MetaSense with your next and future assignments. Come join our family!
CT technologist, computed tomography, radiologic technologist, medical imaging, patient care, IV contrast administration, radiation safety, ARRT certified, diagnostic radiology, PACS and RIS