Janesville, WI - Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center - CT Technologist - Night Shift - Ambe Healthcare Staffing

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic CT procedures.
• If assigned radiographer job duties, also performs radiographic, fluoroscopic, surgical and portable radiographic exams.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist.
• Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices, and accessories to successfully perform procedures.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort; immobilizes patient as necessary.
• Practices aseptic technique as necessary,
• Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; starts and maintains intravenous access.
• Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
• Provides patient education.
• Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies for assigned area.
• Provides practical instruction for students and partners.
• Observes universal protocol, standard precautions and appropriate patient identifiers.
• Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited radiography program

Radiographer experience
CT experience

ARRT Radiography registration required in
ARRT Computed Tomography registration required
WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin
CPR/BLS certification required

*May include coverage to a second location in Janesville, WI.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
3rd shifts - 12 hour shifts

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
32

Sub Specialty:
CT Technologist

General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS); Allied Health Certifications(ARRT(R ),ARRT(CT))

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13