CT Technologist

Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Cedarburg
Posted on: October 3, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryAdvocate Aurora Health is seeking a skilled CT Technologist to join our team in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. As a CT Technologist, you will be responsible for operating CT equipment to perform diagnostic procedures, obtaining medical history from patients, and preparing and administering contrast media under the direction of a Radiologist.Key Responsibilities

• Operate CT equipment to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures, including imaging processing, body, head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, contrast, orthopedic, and extremity scans.
• Obtain medical history from patients and compare requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
• Position patients and select proper scanning factors, adjust factors to attain the appropriate images, and provide radiation protection and safety in accordance with regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and administer contrast media under the direction of the Radiologist, and assist in the proper scanning techniques.
• Post-process images as directed and accurately identify and label images, including patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
• Prepare and maintain records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enter patient and study information into the radiology information system, and document billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Identify equipment performance issues and perform equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures, reporting malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.Requirements
  • Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin.
  • Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
  • Computed Tomography (CT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 18 months.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 6 months.Preferred Qualifications
    • Advanced training beyond High School in Radiologic Technology.
    • Competent in IV and venipuncture (if required by facility).
    • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients, and other staff members.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Intermediate computer skills.Working Conditions
      • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
      • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, and carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
      • Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
      • Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing.
      • May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.

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