CT Technologist - Radiology

Job overview

CT Technologist - Radiology in Urbana, IL. This is a full-time, onsite position with a salary range of $32.10 - $55.21 per hour. Carle Health is a leading healthcare system. This role involves performing computerized axial tomography procedures utilizing various imaging equipment and contrast material, adapting procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results.

What you'll do

• Performs computerized axial tomography procedures utilizing various imaging equipment and contrast material.
• Prepares and administers contrast material based on Carle policies and procedures.
• Performs computerized axial tomography procedures and assigned invasive procedures by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols.
• This includes performing multiplanar reformats and/or 3D rendered images independently.
• Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate.
• Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam.
• Administers IV contrast, and oral/rectal contrast when appropriate.
• Recognizes and responds to any adverse reactions or allergic reactions.
• Screens the patient for possibility of pregnancy and performs pregnancy testing if applicable.
• Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety.
• Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.
• Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary.
• May perform duties of CT Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence.
• Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking.
• Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.
• May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer.
• Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.
• Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity.
• Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
• Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment.
• Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
• Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and provides necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation.
• Utilizes the web server/EA viewer and email system to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
• Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area.
• Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate's Degree or Certificate of Completion

Experience

1+ years

Skills & competencies

ct technologist

radiology

allied health

full-time

onsite

urbana, il

carle health

$32.10+/hr

weekend

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Carle Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors). Sector: 31.