Beebe Healthcare
Published
April 11, 2024
Location
Lewes, Delaware
Job Type

Description

IMAGING CROSS TRAINING - CAT SCAN TECH

  • BHC Health Campus-Building 1 BMC
  • Allied Health
  • Full-Time
  • Variable hours – may be required to cover other locations
  • DIAG IMAGING CROSS TRAINING
  • 7113

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Job Description

Why Beebe? 

Why Beebe? Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

Performs radiographic and computerized axial tomography procedures in accordance with the established professional and departmental standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

Performs all CT Scan procedures according to established protocols. Evaluates scan for technical quality. Demonstrates anatomy under investigation. Performs all radiographic procedures according to established protocol including portable examinations. Evaluates scan for technical quality. Demonstrates anatomy under investigation. Prepares and administers contrast media according to department policies and procedures. Evaluates lab values as required prior to administering contrast media. Is competent in aseptic technique and properly labels and handles multi-dose containers. Is IV competent. Demonstrates a complete working knowledge of all radiographic and CT equipment within the department. Completes and assesses QC procedures per equipment requirements. Identifies and communicates problems by initiating machine service when needed and reports to immediate supervisor. Uses Radiation safety and reduction techniques such as Image Gently and Image Wisely to minimize radiation exposures to patients, self and others. ALARA Correctly identifies patient using two forms of identification, typically Full Name and Date of Birth. When rotating to an outpatient site, compares provider script to order requisition and ensures the exam and ordering provider are accurate. Consults with a radiologist as necessary. Verifies images are successfully transferred to PACS prior to tracking exams in the Radiology Information System. Transmits images to vRad and authenticates timely according to after-hours protocol. Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures and administers first aid or CPR as needed. Completes follow up documentation such as contrast reaction forms, extravasation reports and Safety Tracking Tools. Supports department success through inventory, ordering and stocking of supplies; rotates stock to prevent exceeding product expiration dates, systematically removes any expired items from use; collaboratively reviews schedules and ensures sufficient staffing coverage; assures Joint Commission standards are met for areas of responsibility. Other duties as assigned.

Credentials

* ARRT-R

* BLS - Basic Life Saving certification

Education

* Associates Degree in related field - Radiologic Technology

Salaries starting at

USD $31.83/Hr.

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