This PRN CT TECH OPPORTUNITY requires availability to work as needed for ALL SHIFTS (including Weekends and Holidays

Occasional - (E/O Sat/Sun Nights - 12 hr shifts 5p - 5:30a)

Job Summary

With limited supervision and under the direction of the Special Imaging Supervisor and Radiologists, performs a variety of procedures utilizing a computer assisted tomography scanner to visualize internal anatomy on neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Essential Functions:

* Performs correct positioning and secures patients to the CT table.

* Selects proper technical settings and scan protocols computer menu.

* Transmits images to PACS for interpretation and for permanent record.

* Assist radiologist during CT guided biopsy and aspiration procedures.

* Responsible for obtaining optimal CT to provide the radiologist with information to assure that an accurate diagnosis is rendered.

* Evaluates CT with the radiologist.

* Monitors equipment status to prevent damage.

* Performs daily quality control checks of CT scanner.

* Interviews and screens patients concerning sensitivity to contrast material.

* Assist radiologists in determining the volume of the contrast to be administered.

* Obtains informed consent.

* Performs phlebotomy.

* Administers Oral and IV contrast material.

* Applies standard precautions and sterile technique.

* Responsible for the cleanliness and orderliness of workspace.

* Checks drug interaction kit for missing or expired items.

* Ensures that patient records are complete and signed prior to examination completion.

* Executes a variety of tasks associated with PACS and HIS systems.

* Screens patients for possibility of pregnancy.

* Applies and proper radiation protection according to prescribed safety standards.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

* Optimize imaging exams to use only the radiation necessary to produce diagnostic quality imaging.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Minimum of two years of CT scanning experience

* Capable of working independently

* Possess excellent customer relation skills.

* Good oral and written communication skills

* Keyboard/computer skills

* Ability to manage stressful work with patients having potentially disabling or terminal conditions.

* Ability to troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment problems.

* Ability to recognize and respond to contrast medium reactions.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

* Graduate of JRCERT approved program in Radiologic Technology

* MD State Certification as a Medical Radiation Technologist

* Certification by ARRT in Computed Tomography

* CPR required

Patient Contact

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:

* Neonate (0 thru 30 days)

* Infant (31 thru 12 months)

* Child (13 months thru 12 years)

* Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)

* Adult (18 years thru 65 years)

* Geriatric (66+ years)

Physical Demands:

Medium-Heavy Work - Lifting up to 100 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 50 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition: Repeating the same motion repeatedly places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.

Forceful Exertion: The amount of physical effort required to perform a task (such as moving patients) or to maintain control of equipment or tools. The amount of force depends on the type of grip, the weight of an object or person, body posture, the type of activity and the duration of the task.

Awkward Posture: Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that engage in the physical activity. Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, working overhead with your hands or arms, or holding fixed positions.

Contact Stress: Pressing the body hard on sharp edges can result in placing too much pressure on nerves, tendons, and blood vessels. For example, using the palm of your hand to hit or stick objects can increase risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Working Conditions:

* Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category A - WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.

* Exposure to ionizing radiation

* Contact with high voltage electrical equipment.

* Contact with moving equipment.

* Stressful work during periods of high demand for CT services.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Clinical Imaging Supervisor.

Receives oversight and direction from Radiologist, Radiology Supervisor, and Director of Imaging Services.