About the position
The position is for a PRN Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist at Janesville Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville, WI. The role involves performing computed tomography procedures and related techniques, administering x-radiation to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation. The technologist may be required to alternate shifts, work weekends, holidays, and take call, as well as flex hours and overtime as necessary to provide quality patient care. The technologist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and perform other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Performs diagnostic Computed Tomography procedures and techniques.
- Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed.
- Reviews patients' clinical history ensuring that appropriate scan is ordered, and labs are within range- reviewing with radiologist and/or provider as necessary.
- Provides patient education.
- Provides practical instruction for students and partners.
- Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
- Starts and maintains intravenous access, may include power injectable implanted ports and specialized lines.
- Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
- Operates CT scanner and power injector to produce cross section images of patient anatomy for diagnostic purposes.
- Administers contrast media orally and intravenously maintaining aseptic technique.
- Documents all information pertinent to CT procedure in electronic medical record to include medication reconciliation.
- Ensures patients receive discharge information regarding exam to include patient letter and information.
- Flex to various shifts needed to support the department, may be required to flex up hours as needed to include weekends holidays and call.
- Assist radiologist with interventional procedures as needed.
- Reports and documents CT safety incidents/ adverse events per protocol.
- Assist with medical record/image sharing as necessary.
- Follows ALARA principles through accurate scan techniques and parameters.
- Utilizes associated workstation to produce post process imaging and 3D reconstructions as required per protocol.
- Adjust scan protocols/parameters as necessary for individual patient need.
- Uses radiology information systems (including PACS), completes all required records and reports, submits images and data for physician review and interpretation.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
- Minimum One (1) to Three (3) years of experience as a CT technologist preferred.
- ARRT Radiography registration required.
- ARRT Computed Tomography registration required within 2 years of hire.
- IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois.
- WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin.
- Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.
Nice-to-haves
- Will consider trainees and new graduates.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.
- Competitive Compensation: market competitive rates of pay and participation in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
- Paid Time Off: generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries.
- Career Advancement: educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.
- Employee Wellbeing: focus on wellbeing for employees with tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application.
- Additional Benefits: access to internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education for retirement planning.
