Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist w/BONUS - 5101

Vantage Search Group•San Diego, CA

7d•$51 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

We have a new need for a Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, CA. CORE Duties: • Serve as a Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist in a general medical and surgical hospital, independently performing complex and highly specialized CT procedures. Assists in developing, maintaining, and reviewing a quality improvement (QI) and quality control (QC) programs. May provide consultation to other medical treatment facility departments that perform radiologic procedures but is not ultimately responsible or accountable for the final results. • Independently make examinations after conferring with the radiologist to establish the examination requirements. Schedule, receive, and review requests from physicians and other health care providers for examinations. Determine the condition(s) at issue and the procedure and equipment to best meet the needs of the individual case. Explain procedure to patient and family. Start intravenous fluids and monitor all devices. Recognize the significance of all structures and the differences between artifact and normal pathology. Comply with accrediting and regulatory requirements such as the American College of Radiology, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), etc. • Perform the full range of diagnostic CT examinations/procedures, including but not limited to: neuro, chest, abdominal, chest, pediatric, extremity, body, muscular skeletal. Select proper technical settings and scan protocol from computer menu. Administer oral and intravenous contrast material observing Universal Precautions, as indicated by exam protocol, interview and screening process. Print CT images on an as needed basis and processes films in automatic film processor, archives images onto MOD and with AGFA Archive system. Interviews and screens patients concerning sensitivity to contrast material. Assist radiologist in determining type and volume of I.V. contrast material to be administered. Provide radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards to staff and patients. Evaluate CT images with radiologist to determine use of contrast or additional images. Assist radiologists during CT guided biopsy and aspiration procedures. Responsible for obtaining optimal CT images to provide the Radiologist with information to assure that an accurate diagnosis is rendered. Ensure that all patient records are complete and signed prior to examination or procedures being performed. • Monitor equipment status indicators to prevent damage and liaisons with GE and MEDRAD for equipment maintenance. Perform daily quality control checks of CT scanner. Check emergency equipment and drugs for missing and/or expired items. • Contribute to identifying required improvements, recommends corrective action, works with appropriate personnel to correct deficiencies. Help Government supervisor to investigate, evaluate, and document all QI/QA problems or actions within the department as having a significant impact on the quality of patient care. • Assist the Government supervisor in developing quality control procedures for new radiologic examinations as they are introduced into the Radiology Department and modifies existing procedures as the need arises. Assist with formulating and maintaining record keeping in conjunction with the MQM quality assurance system in the Radiology Department. Reviews current literature for improved QI/QA/QC procedures. Participate in evaluating new protocols to determine their suitability for local use. Consult with radiology manager and Chief, Radiology in the development and implementation of the joint MDIS system. • Observe and contribute to instructing medical, professional, and paraprofessional personnel in the theoretical and practical aspects of quality assurance and quality control in the Radiology Department as it relates to PAC systems. Conduct visits to other departments in the facility concerning diagnostic radiology.

Requirements

Education: Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Experience: Must have at least one year of recent post-grad clinical experience as a Computed Tomography (CT).
License: Certified in CT by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
Life Support Certification: Current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist in a general medical and surgical hospital, independently performing complex and highly specialized CT procedures.
Assist in developing, maintaining, and reviewing a quality improvement (QI) and quality control (QC) programs.
Independently make examinations after conferring with the radiologist to establish the examination requirements.
Perform the full range of diagnostic CT examinations/procedures, including but not limited to: neuro, chest, abdominal, chest, pediatric, extremity, body, muscular skeletal.
Monitor equipment status indicators to prevent damage and liaisons with GE and MEDRAD for equipment maintenance.
Contribute to identifying required improvements, recommends corrective action, works with appropriate personnel to correct deficiencies.
Assist the Government supervisor in developing quality control procedures for new radiologic examinations as they are introduced into the Radiology Department and modifies existing procedures as the need arises.
Observe and contribute to instructing medical, professional, and paraprofessional personnel in the theoretical and practical aspects of quality assurance and quality control in the Radiology Department as it relates to PAC systems.