CT Technologist
Fulltime Evening shift with rotation - Altoona Campus with rotation to Station Medical - Weekends/Holidays
12 hour shifts
AFSCME union
Posted November 7, 2023
We are currently offering a SIGN-ON BONUS for all full-time CT Technologist positions! The amount of the sign-on bonus is $15,000 for a 2 year employment commitment. Don't miss out - apply today!
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Responsibilities:
- Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination.
- Complies with established occupational BBF and TB exposure policies.
- Transfers and positions patients while performing computed tomography examinations.
- Use of PACS and the Radiology Information System.
- Test glucose levels on PET/CT patients pre and post scan.
- Provides immobilizing devices as required.
- Under the direction of a physician, administers contrast media for CT examinations.
- Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
- Responsible for the performance of routine special procedures and may be responsible for specific areas of instruction for ancillary personnel.
- Run a creatinine point of care test on patients who meet the criteria for blood work prior to contrast injection and perform daily QC on the I-Stat.
- Acquires and maintains skill level in venipuncture therapy in accordance with Department policy.
- Rotates within the department or other areas and by shift as required.
- Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis and operates equipment as directed.
- Supports department and hospital-based CPI activities by actively participating in the CPI process.
- Develops film by means of a laser processor.
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspects of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.
- Maintains adequate records as directed on requisitions, etc. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness.
- Secures and returns supplies.
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