Brown Medicine·Newport Beach, California
The primary responsibility involves performing CT exams and routine diagnostic radiology procedures on patients across all age groups, utilizing specialized equipment and adhering to established protocols. This includes preparing patients, administering contrast materials, operating injectors, performing reconstructions, and assisting radiologists with specialized procedures.
Performs CT exams on patients of all ages, to include: Infants Children Adolescents Adults Geriatric Demonstrates ability to perform all types of CT exams, based upon established protocols, to include but not limited to: Head Abdomen Pelvis Sinus Neck Chest lumbar spine Completes Contrast Material Questionnaire to identify prior history of contrast reaction. Demonstrates ability to prep patients, start an IV, and administer contrast for: children adolescents adults geriatric Demonstrates ability to set up and utilize immobilization devices for: infants children adolescents adults geriatrics Sets up and operates Power Injector. Establishes and selects the proper protocol. Demonstrates ability to manipulate when necessary, the PRE set protocols to fit the Radiologists ' requests. Demonstrates ability to perform special reconstruction and segmentation. Demonstrates ability to operate Film Laser Camera Sets up oxygen and suction, as needed. Demonstrates ability to use Teleradiology, PACS, and RIS systems Schedules patients and ensures preps are distributed. Assists radiologists with abscess drainage and needle biopsies. Demonstrates ability to place service calls. Demonstrates ability to film exams and create CDs as requested. Performs non-routine views, as necessary. Maintains current CPR certification. Demonstrates ability to perform all daily functions within CT independently, without a second Technologist, if necessary. MINIMUM
Qualifications: High school graduation or equivalent required., ARRT (R,CT) registered with current State of RI Radiographer License and current State of Rhode Island Diagnostic Computed Tomography License or ARRT (CT) with current State of Rhode Island Diagnostic Computed Tomography License. At least 3 months experience performing routine diagnostic radiology or CT exams. Current CPR certification. Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit 7 or more hours, stand/squat 1-3 hours, walk 3-7 and lift 10-35 with good body mechanics. Moderate twisting and frequent bending required. Must be able to use both hands and wrists with frequent fine motor movement and moderate repetition. Near vision must be accurate at 20/20, far vision 20/40 and accurate depth perception with minimal color discrimination. Must hear whisper at three feet.
$39.56-$65.28
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Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840
Work Type: as needed
Per Diem - As required
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, along with ARRT registration in R and CT (or just CT) and current State of Rhode Island Radiographer and Diagnostic Computed Tomography Licenses. A minimum of three months of experience in routine diagnostic radiology or CT exams, along with current CPR certification, is required.
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