Position: CT
Location: Walsenburg, CO
Local Pay: $55/hour
Estimated Hours: 36 hours weekly

Job Responsibilities May Include:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Independently performs CT studies that meet or exceed the standards set by the interpreting radiologist(s)
• Uses professional judgment to reconstruct images as needed to enhance study for interpretation
• Communicates with the Radiologist as needed to protocol exams.
• Follows established protocols for individual CT examinations
• Ensures proper Radiation dose to patient and to obtain a quality exam.
• Prepares equipment and room for exams: Assists in the transportation of patients as needed

Ensures proper contrast dosage is ready and available as needed
Prepares room with sterile trays and supplies for invasive procedures
Cleans exam room after each study

• Interviews and assesses patient for CT examTakes detailed patient history to aid the radiologist in making a diagnosis

Obtains procedure consent
Reviews patient preparation checklist prior to procedure

• Performs parenteral procedures i.e. contrast injections, IV starts/removalUses standard precautions with all patients.

Monitors IV sites during injections when possible to avoid extravasation of contrast
Consistently practices sterile procedures for invasive studies
Quickly recognizes patient contrast reaction and follows accepted standards for appropriate patient care during and after reaction
Always wears appropriate PPE for study as appropriate

• Physically assist patients on or off the CT table
• Safely uses Hoyer lifts within manufactures guidelines when available.
• Communicates with patient during exam to ensure the patient does not move and to ensure patient comfort level
• Verifies that orders are received and within the indication for the exam.
• Reviews studies post exam to check for quality and acute or urgent findings upon completion.
• Assures pre authorization (when needed) for exam has been obtained and if exam changes that a new authorization has been requested.
• Completes all exam paperworkBuilds patient exam work list

Presents exam in PACS using appropriate hanging protocols.
Ready’s the OLF (patient history form) to send study to the radiologist worklist.
Changes exam codes in billing system as appropriate
Appropriately codes exam for billing
Adds charges for medications and contrast as appropriate

• Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed for staffing and patient care.
• Troubleshoots CT equipment and reports issues to Manager and/or Director
• Coordinates patient care between technologists and clerical staff to facilitate a smooth workflow
• Responds to information requests from patients, scheduling, and other departments.
• May perform Daily QA.
• This position may be required to work in a hospital, urgent care or clinical setting.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Colorado CT License
• BLS
• Minimum of 1 year of CT Tech experience

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Inpatient

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Walsenburg, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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