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Description CT - PRN - Days/Eve/Night/Weekend Shifts Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Radiological Technologist Program required Licensed by the ARRT and in good standing with CE's Registered by the ARRT in CT or registered within 18 months of being trained in CT 50% of shifts need to be in CT Prior experience preferred Flexibility to work overtime as needed Displays a good understanding of age-related developmental issues Job Responsibilities: Identifies each patient and reviews each patient's requisition. Records pertinent data on radiological requisition at all times. Screens patients who need contrast with the "Radiology Contrast Questionnaire." Reviews patient history to help assist the radiologist with proper protocoling of the exam. Daily QC requirements and documentation. Assistance with CT accreditation process as needed. Assesses patient condition, and ensures patient safety through proper use of restraint/support devices. Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to appropriate supervisor, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure. Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images, and ensures proper film identification on all images. Coordinates radiographic examination to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care, and assists with the management of the workflow of the department to ensure the completion of work assignments in the absence of the supervisor. Uses computer system in documenting correctly and accurately patient information to ensure the quality of patient care. Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations to ensure proper examination, documentations, and charges. Demonstrates the ability to organize patient care, and sets priorities by providing critical care first and by implementing the clinician's orders. Explains procedure to the patient to facilitate cooperation and relieve anxiety. Performs "file librarian" and "transporter" responsibilities as required. Monitors inventory of supplies, and notifies appropriate supervisor when stock is low. Always demonstrates awareness of radiation safety procedures for self and others. Regularly prepares and administers contrast media. Reviews laboratory results to insure the safe administration of contrast with the collaboration of the radiologist. Documents and performs venipuncture with 95% accuracy. Charts and delivers radiology reports to medical station or clinician as needed with 100% accuracy. Other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Olmsted Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.