Cook County
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$44 - $52 / HOUR
Perform CAT scan examinations on in-patients and out-patients while ensuring high diagnostic image quality. Manage equipment setup, patient safety, and the documentation of scans within the hospital's RIS and PACS systems.
Requires graduation from an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology and ARRT certification in CT. Must hold a valid IEMA license and BLS certification.
PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the SEIU Union. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants. LOCATION: Provident Hospital of Cook County DEPARTMENT: Radiology Sectional Imaging SHIFT: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
$43.507 - $52.469 HOURLY Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement. JOB SUMMARY UNION-(LOCAL-SEIU 73) Under the general direction of a Radiologist or a Physician, the CAT Technologist performs CAT Scan examinations on in-patients and out-patients; Processes and critiques radiographic images, produce scans, monitors the CAT Scanner and performs other job related duties as assigned. Practices infection control and adheres to radiation safety measures. Typical Duties Prepares and sets up all equipment necessary for CAT Scanning examinations. Explains procedures to the patient and assures the safety and comfort throughout CAT Scanning procedures. Sends images to PAC’s system. Enters patients in hospital R.I.S. (Cerner). Sets the appropriate scanning data on equipment such as milliamperage, exposing time, slice thickness, cradle increment, orientation (HF, FF, VFF, VFH), scan fields, target factors, algorithm. Obtains images of excellent diagnostic quality appropriate for the patient’s medical problem. Ensures that slices are of acceptable quality and assists with infusion if necessary. Performs quality assurance tests daily and documents time. Orders necessary supplies and maintains an adequate inventory. Maintains daily log sheets with patient’s initials, nature of examination, area examined, and type of protective devices used. Assists in teaching CAT Scanning procedures to residents, technicians and students. May initiate IV’s for administration of contrast media.
Graduate of a two-year American Medical Association approved School of Radiologic Technology is required (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview) Certification in CT through the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) is required (Must provide proof at time of interview) Must be licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) (Must provide proof at time of interview) Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required (Must provide proof at time of interview)
Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of one (1) year of full-time work experience in performing Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT)
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