CT Tech - Radiology - PRN
Company: Haywood Regional Medical Center
Location: Clyde
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Reviews patient history and physician's orders.Educates patient
regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's
understanding and cooperation.
When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or
medications within scope of practice.
Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to
changes in status as appropriate.
Prepares equipment and supplies.Implements safety standards and
performs appropriate quality control procedures on
equipment.Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment
malfunctions as necessary.
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).Analyzes
results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging
results.Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues,
including repositioning patient and
repeating procedure.Enters, transmits and reports scan results.For
Stress Lab Tech:
Required Licensure: Registered ARRT Radiologic Technologist -
RT(R)
AND/OR
NMTCB or Registered ARRT Nuclear Medicine - RT(N)
Essential Functions:
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as
appropriate.
Prepares preliminary paperwork for final interpretation by the
cardiologist.
Performs exercise, pharmaceutical, and echo stress tests.
Recognizes chest pain, arrhythmias with stress testing.
Responds/obtains appropriate and immediate assistance as
needed.
Monitors, receives, and stocks stress lab supplies.
Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment as needed.
Troubleshoots minor problems, makes adjustments as needed during
the procedure and prepares recordings for interpretation.
Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical, historical, and
medication information in order to perform the appropriate study
prescribed by the physician.
Assists with computerized charting, MUSE, and Paragon.
Assists with activities to improve department processes, facilitate
testing, and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient
results.Minimum Education
Graduate of an approved course in Radiologic Technology.Minimum
Work Experience
One or more years of experience in CT, hold a CT registry or CT
registry-eligible.Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the
ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a
stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required
Skills
Certifications:
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hireRequired
Licenses
Radiologic Technologist and Technician
Must be ARRT registered.Equal opportunity and affirmative action
employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for
employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Keywords: Haywood Regional Medical Center, Greenville , CT Tech - Radiology - PRN, Healthcare , Clyde, South Carolina
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