CT Technologist

enesco, LLC is recruiting for temporary positions at Iowa City VA Hopsital. There are two 6 month openings for Computed Tomography Technologists. This is a great opportunity to give back to those who have served our country!

Pay will comepensate for the short term nature of these openings. Competitive benefits also offered!

Hours: Clinic is open 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. CT Technologists will work eight-hour shifts with possible start times ranging between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.

There is some on-call assocated with these positions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certificate from the CT (CT Technologists) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and be currently certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Education: Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• Experience: One year of experience as a CT Technologist.

Core Duties:

• Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO.
• Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department policies and procedures.
• Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
• Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
• Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists.
• Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.
• As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.
• Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call log book.
• Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.