CT Tech

Description: Renown

Health Facility Name: Renown

Regional Medical CenterJob Code: 1044952Location Address: 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV 89502Position Information: Role: CT Scan Technologist (Inpatient)

Facility Department/Cost Center: 200253 Shift:Fri, Sat, Sun 0800-2030 3 call days monthly

Weekly : No call is required. Licenses: American Registry of Radiological Technologists ARRT(R). AART (CT) State of Nevada license for Medical Radiography.

Required Certifications: AHA

BLS Experience Required: Minimum two year clinical experience in the respective departmental required. Experience in trauma required. Travel experience required.Additional Comments:Travelers may be required to float to the needs of the organization up to their competency level. May be required to work major holidays and pick up one additional shift during schedule period. Renown has the right to call off, without penalty, 48 hours, for low census per 13-week contract. This may be full or partial shifts.Disclaimer: The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.Position PurposeUnder the supervision of the CT Supervisor, the incumbent produces diagnostic CT scans, assisting the radiologist in diagnostic CT scan procedures, and ensuring patient care while representing the vision and mission of Renown Health System.Nature and ScopeThe incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to the age of the patient served and meets standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age specific competency standards. The incumbent is responsible for coordination of the daily workflow and assist in the throughput of ER, in-patients and outpatients and providing for appropriate QC monitoring, as specified in the evaluation section of the job description. The incumbent is responsible to maintain current CPR certification, mandatory in-services, etc. This position has the authority to make technical decisions that will provide the best possible CT scans, and administer IV contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist. This position must be proficient in the use of in-house CT scanning and contrast injecting equipment. This position will require training and general knowledge attained to operate the hospital and departmental computer systems. The major challenges to this position are related to advance imaging for trauma, Stroke, Code aorta, in-patients, outpatients and staying current with changes in the field of CT. Managing appropriate care prioritizations with rapidly changing volumes demands. Coordinating with the CT department on a daily basis as well as providing strategic planning input for the future direction of the department. The incumbent is required to perform CT procedures of the human body according to the guidelines recommended by the Imaging Director and Renown Health CT Department Policy & Procedure manual. The incumbent is challenged to operate a variety of sophisticated CT imaging units and image storage systems. The incumbent must provide optimal patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and exam evaluation of neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and families. General Commentswww.renown.orgThe Region s Only Level II Trauma Center in Reno, NVAt Renown Regional Medical Center, you ll find the most advanced care in the region. Our specialists treat complextumors, stop heart attacks before they do serious damage and preform life-saving surgeries with patients back on theirfeet in no time. Position creation reason:Vacant

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