CT Technologist

Requisition #:

3808

Location:

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff,
St. Petersburg,
FL

Category:

Allied Health/Clinical Professional

Employment Type:

Temporary Full Time

Requirements

• Performs all CT examinations according to department procedure manual and established protocols.
• Interviews patients (in/out) for history pertaining to CT exam. This history is to include unusual conditions or limitations and other pertinent information. This history as well as the LMP and the contrast information, must be entered in IDX in the appropriate fields.
• Resolves Image exceptions in the PACS system.
• Maintains, in writing, daily patient log book. This is to include patient name, medical record number, exam, patient history and contrast given.
• Prepares and/or administers contrast media, i.e. orally, IV or rectally.
• Monitors and observes any abnormal changes in patients color, respiration, heart rate and responsiveness. Responds appropriately to emergency situations, administers first aid/CPR as needed. Maintains emergency equipment in the room (to include O₂, suction, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, Benadryl, Adrenalin, Epinephrine 1:1,000 and 1:10,000) to insure availability.
• Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation and visual ID band inspection as stated in the Radiology Safety Manual.
• Provides radiation protection to patient, staff and self according to prescribed radiation safety standards. Radiation protection provided, lead aprons (9.25 lbs), lead gloves (2 lbs) and lead glasses (2.5 oz.).
• Assists and/or moves patients independently to and from wheelchairs, stretchers and CT scan table (27" from floor).
• Prepare patients for procedures according to established Radiology Department protocols.
• Visually verifies accuracy of radiology order by checking physicians order in patient's chart or prescription. Verbal verification from physician may be necessary if orders are not clear.

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