CT Technician - Diagnostic
Company: Argent Technologies, LLC
Location: North Las Vegas
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
The Diagnostic CT Radiology Technician will provide services on
an as needed basis at the Southern Nevada VA Healthcare System,
located at 6900 North Pecos Road, Las Vegas, NV 89086 in the
radiology department. Scheduling: Scheduling will be done by the VA
and will be done with 24 hour notice. Actual workdays will be
scheduled according to staffing needs and are subject to change at
short notice, but advance notice will be given when possible.
On-Call: All on-call is scheduled by management. All contracted
staff are entitled to overtime but it must be pre-approved by the
department manager and by Argent Technologies, LLC. Assigned
Shifts: Shifts may consist of 4, 10 or 12 hours- not to exceed 40
hours per week. Shifts include weekends weekdays, swings and
graveyard shifts. Specific Tasks: The services to be provided to
the Radiology Service are to include intermittent staffing support
for CT, MRI, US, and Administrative MSA. Each modality listed have
differing requirements and may need to be filled on an immediate
basis. The contractor shall provide services for. Specific Tasks:
Basic Services: The services to be provided to the Radiology
Service are to include intermittent staffing support for CT, MRI,
US, and Administrative MSA. Each modality listed have differing
requirements and may need to be filled on an immediate basis. The
contractor shall provide services for. --- Balances the needs of
the patients and staff while still performing complex scans and
procedures. --- 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. --- Knowledgeable in pre-procedural, procedural, and
post-procedural care of patients. --- Maintains specific knowledge
of cross-sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral,
and/or, multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D
reconstruction scans, including drainages, biopsies, and peripheral
vascular examinations. --- 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 inter--- --- relationship 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. --- Performs technical work
in support of diagnostic radiology under the direction of a
Radiologist. Operates computerized radiology/imaging equipment as
part of the diagnostic plan for patients. --- Receives requests or
instructions for procedures. Interprets requests or instructions
from radiologist. Employee understands and carries out the requests
made by physicians or seeks assistance of the supervisor or a
higher graded technologist when an uncommon, unique or new
procedure is required. 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. Carries out and oversees the work of lower---
grade technologists to accommodate requests. --- Performs computed
axial tomography (CT) scanning of head and/or body, to perform a
variety of complex diagnostic examinations. Performs a variety of
specialized CT examinations through experience obtained from
in-house training and additional outside training should the
individual require said training. 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. The acquisition of CT images requires that the Medical
Instrument technologist continues her maintenance of up- dating new
technological advances, for this technology is constantly evolving,
thus the complexity is always changing --- Performs all aspects of
CT-Scan. Function as expert regarding software and hardware
capabilities in the performance of the instrument and advices the
radiologist on which pulse sequence are available and which
selection of acquisitions parameters are necessary to produce
optimum images and generate efficiency in data collection. ---
Image and assist with invasive studies to include needle
localizations, biopsy procedures, and, CT angiography studies.
Monitor and maintain an emergency crash cart, oxygen, and suction
--- apparatus and assist emergency teams with utilization in
clinical and emergency settings. Monitor and safeguard sedation and
emergency drugs. --- Selects and sets technical factors for very
difficult examinations. Sets up and adjusts accessory equipment
required and makes exposures necessary for requested procedures.
--- Sets up the CT room. Assures that contrast material or other
required equipment and supplies are present. Obtains and monitors
vital signs and notifies radiologist of significant changes. ---
Responsible for furthering the goals of equal opportunity (EEO) by
taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative
action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment
practices regarding race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
age, or handicap. --- Plans and carries out the procedures
necessary to complete the work assignment and handles problems and
corrects errors in accordance with established protocols or
accepted Imaging Service practices. --- Performs technical work in
support of general diagnostic radiology under the direction of a
Radiologist. Operates computerized radiology/imaging equipment as
part of the diagnostic plan for patients. --- 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. --- Supports radiologist or other medical
officers to produce general radiographic studies used to diagnose
medical conditions. --- Employee understands and carries out the
requests made by physicians or seeks assistance of the supervisor
or a higher graded technologist when an uncommon, unique or new
procedure is required. --- Independently interprets and carries out
the requests made by physicians. As higher skilled radiologic
technologist, interprets and directs the accomplishment of the most
difficult requests. Confers with radiologist or a more senior
technologist to establish requirements of non-standard
examinations. --- Employee understands, carries out or oversees the
work of lower-grade employees to accommodate departmental goals.
--- Secures the confidence and cooperation of patients during
procedures. Explains procedures, positions patients for desired
results, and cushions and shields patients as appropriate. Varies
procedures or positions to adjust for patients' medical conditions.
--- Properly identifies the patient, and the images. This is
essential so that mistaken identity of images to patients does not
occur. The technologist must be certain that patient identification
and the requests are identical. --- Reviews radiology requests for
technical soundness, accuracy, and conformity to policy and
established requirements. Uses left and right markers and use
appropriate patient identifiers before performing the procedures.
Properly identifies patient and images upon completion of
procedure. --- Selects and sets technical factors for very
difficult radiographic examinations. Sets up the general X-ray
room. Assures that contrast materials, or other required equipment
and supplies are present and labeled appropriately. Sets up and
adjusts accessory equipment required and makes exposures necessary
for requested procedures. As required by procedure or patient's
condition, monitors vital signs and notifies radiologist of
significant changes. Administers first aid and basic life support
(BLS) commensurate with skill level and/or training. --- Sets up
the X-ray room and prepares contrast materials under the direction
of the radiologist for the purpose of performing exams requiring
injectable solutions such as urethrograms, IVP, cystogram,
cholangiograms, fistulagrams, myelography and arthrography and G.I.
series, and barium and air contrast barium enemas for the purpose
of performing oral and rectal exams of the GI tract. In the case of
injected media, a patient consent form may need to be obtained. ---
Independently performs general and specialized diagnostic
radiologic procedures in advanced levels of complex treatment
situations. --- Administers contrast materials orally, by enema,
or, in some circumstances, intravenously. --- 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. --- Practices radiation and MRI safety in order to reduce
exposure to patient, staff and self. This is achieved using lead
aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead-lined walls and collimation
and following radiation and MRI safety standards. The technologists
to assure compliance to radiation regulations governing wear of
film badges. The incumbent must also be aware of and practice the
safety policies/procedures of the medical center and participate in
quality assurance activities as directed. 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. Practices radiation and MRI safety
in order to reduce exposure and ensure safety to patient, staff and
self. This is achieved by the use of lead aprons, lead gloves, lead
shields, lead-lined walls, collimation and following radiation and
MRI safety standards. --- 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. Upon completion
of post-processing and quality control process, transmits completed
studies to archive via the imaging network (PACS) for subsequent
interpretation by the radiologist(s). Qualifications: Possess and
evidence of ARRT registration or be ARRT registered Speak, read and
write English fluently Ability to complete all required paperwork
and provide copies when requested Ability to complete VA
orientation Ability to complete favorable Background and Drug
Screening Ability to adhere to VA healthcare systems policies and
procedures Ability to work as scheduled by supervisor Employment
Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Bonus/Commission:
No
Keywords: Argent Technologies, LLC, Saint George , CT Technician - Diagnostic, Professions , North Las Vegas, Utah
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