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Company: MedStar Health
Location: Washington, DC
Career Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

General Summary of Position
Performs computerized axial tomography scans (CT) on patients in multiple sites. Establishes basic CT scan teaching criteria for new technicians and students. Responsible for the CT scan operation in the absence of the CT Supervisor.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities


  • Schedules and prepares patients for examinations and reviews patient charts for appropriate history and orders.
  • Scans and monitors patients during scanning procedures.
  • Administers contrast materials and assists with interventional studies as needed.
  • Films images and delivers films to radiologist for stat readings.
  • Develops criteria for and teaches CT principles/techniques to new employees and students.
  • Performs daily equipment warm-ups and checks equipment to ensure proper working condition.
  • Ensures that examination rooms are properly stocked with equipment and materials needed to perform scanning procedures. Orders supplies when needed.
  • Oversees daily operation of outpatient scanner.
  • Prepares reports and maintains records of exams performed using the radiology department computer system. Reconciles all errors found on these reports and verifies that all exams meet quality assurance standards and are accurate.
  • Completes all required information system functions to assure proper patient information billing exam and other necessary functions.
  • Oversees department activities/operations and staff during supervisor's absence.
  • Minimal Qualifications
    Education
    • Associate's degree required or
    • One to three years formal training in a related AMA approved training program required
    • Additional coursework in management preferred
    Experience
    • 1-2 years of progressively more responsible job related experience required
    Licenses and Certifications
    • ARRT registration required
    • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
    • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

    This position has a hiring range of

    USD $42.82 - USD $78.27 /Hr.


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