View More Jobs CT Technologist 2 Jackson, MS, United States (On-site) Job Description The CT Tech 2 arranges patients for Computed Tomography examinations. Produces CT images to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation. Ensures patient safety by using pre-established imaging protocols, and screens patients for safe administration of contrast media. Utilizes departmental policy to perform safe operation of equipment and all functions of the job. Provides complete pre and post education to patients and family. Able to evaluate competency level of others. Reports to Supervisor or Manager. Responsibilities Clinical skills Exhibits working knowledge of all CT equipment and procedures. Refers to physician's orders/chart for any special instructions that may be indicated. Routinely questions the patient before procedure to obtain patient history. Explains procedure completely to facilitate cooperation and alleviate anxiety. Performs all procedures in an efficient and timely manner without compromising quality or the mission statement. Coordinates CT schedule with other areas to prevent patient waiting. Patient/General Safety Corrects and reports accidents, incidents and safety hazards. Uses PPE (personal protective equipment) when appropriate. Is aware of potential chemical hazards and how to access MSDS information. Uses good body mechanics when moving patients. Adheres to infection control practices. Radiation safety Ask females of childbearing age if they may be pregnant. Uses proper Radiation shielding for pediatric patients and patients in childbearing age. Routinely wears film badge to monitor Radiation exposure. Complete Annual Madate Radiation Safety Wears proper Radiation protection equipment while doing procedures. Equipment Maintenance Routinely performs proper tube warm-up for all x-ray equipment. Reports all equipment problems to chief technologist and places service call through call center. Documentation/Communication Complete Exam Data Entry fields on all exams Documents all pertinent information, i.e., patient history, tech initials, other duties as assigned. Is available to work a rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24-hour coverage of the CT Department Assist in other areas of the department as workload permits. Keeps areas well stocked at all times.

Qualifications Years of Exp:

1 year of experience

Education:

Graduate of an accredited

Radiologic Technologist Program Licensure:

Current State License; American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT (R); Computed Tomography, CT; Basic Life Support, BLS - HCP Apply Now FMOL Health team members will only communicate with job applicants using official @fmolhs.org email addresses. If you receive any message regarding job opportunities or your application from a non @fmolhs.org email address, do not respond and report the message as phishing / spam and delete it. Job Identification 50315 Job Category Clinical_Care Locations 969 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS, 39216, US (On-site) Job Shift Day/Evening Rotation Job Function Imaging Worker Type Employee Regular or Temporary Regular Requisition Schedule Full-Time Hours of Schedule (e.g. M-F 8a-5p) 10:30a-7p Department CT Imaging-St Dominic Main Campus FMOLHS Company Code St Dominic Jackson Memorial Hospital © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors | © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map 969 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS, 39216, US Copy to Clipboard Similar Jobs FMOL Health team members will only communicate with job applicants using official @fmolhs.org email addresses. If you receive any message regarding job opportunities or your application from a non @fmolhs.org email address, do not respond and report the message as phishing / spam and delete it.