CT Technologist (2) - (BTL CTT2.2020) Memphis - TN 38104 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Job Title

CT Technologist (2)

Job Description

OUR CLIENT

The VAMC Memphis has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. We consider it our privilege to serve your health care needs in any way we can. Services are available to more than 196,000 veterans living in a 53-county area of western Tennessee, northern Mississippi, and northwest Arkansas

         

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The CT Technologist requires specific knowledge and training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination; to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and inter-relationship of the various organs; to use the 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 to emphasize the aspects of interest to the physician. Duties include but are not limited to:

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• Accurately operates a wide variety of imaging equipment to obtain examinations of acceptable quality, utilizing the least amount of radiation to obtain quality imaging for diagnosis and localization purposes.
• Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist that are used in CT, to include CT Angiography and other exams.
• Performs all aspects of CT imaging to include; Head, Neck, Chest, Abdomen, pelvis Extremities, 3D Reconstructions of CT, Multi-planar Reformats CT and Angiographic studies when requested and/or when part of a standard procedure.
• Performs ill aspects of CT Interventional Radiography, including Biopsies, RF Ablations, Abscess drainages, cyst aspirations, etc.
• Performs and completes imaging studies within the established guidelines for stat, pre-op, urgent and routine exams.
• Receives and interprets all radiology requests for accuracy, appropriateness; date desired and maintains a thorough knowledge of the ordering process in CPRS.
• Maintains electronic records and files of exams performed on patients.

 

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree or Certificate in a diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) R required ARRT (CT)  certification desired
• Two (2) years of experience
• Must be familiar with 64 slice CT equipment.
• Must possess current BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• Must be computer literate and proficient with MS Office products
• Ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently

 

 

Location

Memphis - TN 38104 US (Primary)

Category

Medical