Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist - Posterity Group LLC

An excellent opportunity exists to work for a government contractor with competitive compensation and an excellent work-life balance. Posterity Group, LLC is seeking Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist to provide services for the White River Junction Veteran Administration Medical Center (VAMC) Hartford, VT.

Compensations: 

• Salary: $35.94 - $42.64/hr.
• 10 days paid vacation per year
• 11 paid Federal holidays per year
• 7 days sick leave
• $4.41 per hr. Health & Welfare benefit contributes toward health insurance and short- and long-term disability, cash in lieu of.
• Dental & Vision plans
• 401(K)

Responsibilities of the CT Technician:

• Demonstrates appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers
• Access factors that may contraindicate the procedure.
• Maintains knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous skills, and universal precautions.
• Maintains specific knowledge and training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination.
• Interprets the examination request accurately and understands the functioning and interrelationship of the various organs.
• Uses methods and techniques which will identify organs appearing on the digital display monitor, or on film, and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use and emphasizes the aspects of particular interest to the physician.
• Operates computerized radiology/imaging equipment as part of the diagnostic plan for patients.
• Interprets requests or instructions from radiologist.
• Independently interprets and carries out the requests made by physicians.
• As Diagnostic Radiology technologist (CT), interprets and directs the accomplishment of the most difficult requests.
• Performs computed axial tomography (CT) scanning of head and/or body, to perform a variety of complex diagnostic examinations.
• Familiarity with CT cross-sectional anatomy and computerized technical factors as well as the ability to recognize abnormalities and masses in CT studies, as well as the ability to determine their consistency (region of interest - ROI) and their relationship to adjacent structures is basic.
• Monitor and safeguard sedation and emergency drugs.
• Assures that contrast material or other required equipment and supplies are present.
• The incumbent utilizes computed and/or Digital and/or Direct Radiography and imaging network (PACS) equipment to perform a variety of routine, as well as complex X-ray examinations.
• The technologist must meet and maintain the criteria for American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) registration or be ARRT registered, and/or meet the standards to comply with the established HRMS requirements for the position.
• Independently interprets and carries out the requests made by physicians.
• Confers with radiologist or a more senior technologist to establish requirements of non-standard examinations.
• Reviews radiology requests for technical soundness, accuracy, and conformity to policy and established requirements.
• Sets up the general X-ray room.
• Maintains competency and accomplishes venipuncture and Point-of-Care Testing (example: iStat) when directed by the Chief of radiology.
• Performs radiographic exams at the bedside and in the operating rooms providing diagnostic x-rays to the surgeons and professional staff on patients that are unable to be x-rayed in the Radiology Service.
• Using portable x-ray units and or mobile intensifier to achieve these exams.
• Upon request, operates the fluoro unit for endoscopic and urology exams.
• Determines technical factors, sets controls and operates equipment ensuring that the portion of the body specified receives the correct calculated exposure.
• Operates radiographic equipment to produce Dexa scans and X-rays of chest, joints, feet, hands, long bones of arms and legs, and other routine views of other parts of the body.
• Perform X-rays of the skull, chest, pelvis, extremities, spine, and abdomen for purposes such as routine industrial health examinations, pre-employment physicals, and diagnosis of injuries and illnesses.
• The incumbent utilizes and operates all the Radiography Computerized Systems to include: Computed and/or Digital and/or Direct Radiography and all computerized/digital equipment that feeds the Imaging Network structure (PACS, i.e.)
• Picture Archiving Computerized System), to perform all routine and complex x-ray examinations.
• Works independently, operating all equipment assigned, which includes general diagnostic equipment, portable units, C-arm units, bone density equipment, computed tomography, and mammography units. Computed Radiography (CR) is utilized to perform examinations such as examinations of the head, trunk and extremities for routine physical examinations and for diagnostic illness or injuries from accident.
• Utilizes Digital Radiography and/or Direct Radiography (DR) and Computed Radiography to perform such procedures as: upper and lower GI studies as well as other unique fluoroscopic examinations.
• Incumbent is responsible for application of proper patient identification and examination demographics through the VISTA, CPRS, and modality computerized station.
• Ensures ALARA principle is applied. (As low as reasonably achievable).
• Participates in yearly visual and fluoroscopic inspections of Lead Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the entire VA Medical Center, VA Clinics, and VA Dental Services.
• Utilizing the PCR Reader (computerized image reader) enters procedure images into the Imaging Network (PACS) and validates its accuracy.
• Through the Easy Vision workstation (a computerized post-processing terminal), manipulates images/processes raw data to finely-tune quality.

Qualifications of the CT Technician:

•  Graduated from an accredited program or military equivalent program in order to meet the education requirements established for the certification(s) listed below.
•  BLS
•  Maintain a current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification as CT Technologist.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience within the last five 5) years providing services as a certified CT Technologist.
•  Maintain a current Medical Radiologic Technologist license. (May be acquired after start date with proof of current application)
•  Must be an US citizen for access to government computers.