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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

PLEASE NOTE, THIS POSTING/APPLY URL IS FOR JUST 1 of 6 possible shifts and CT opportunities within our growing U of U Health organization... For more CT opportunities, please visit our site directly at Employment.utah.edu - Current requisitions available are: 35688, 37243, 37242, 37241, and 37239.  

This CT position is responsible for performing specialized radiologic procedures involving the application of prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.

This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT and special procedures using CT scanners and angiographic high pressure injectors.

• Screens patients to eliminate potential problems with procedures.

• Performs angiographic or special interventional procedures.

• Completes and verifies all requests, charges, and drug logs to maintain supplies and ensure accurate documentation.

• Maintains the integrity of the equipment.

• Assists in the reduction of waste by properly utilizing the resources and materials provided.

• Approaches management with proposed solution to problems.

• Ensures that new procedures and protocols are implemented.

• Analyzes the images for quality.

• Performs venipuncture, care of IV's, chest tubes, oxygen and catheters.

• Performs necessary radiology functions in programs PowerChart, Teletracking, RIS and Epic for business.

• Performs post processing and image reconstruction.

• Restocks supplies when time allows.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.

• Ability to provide care to the population served.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

• Demonstrated human relation and effective communications skills.

• Proficient in PowerChart, RIS and Epic for business.