CT Tech

Description

The Aspire CT Tech is a vital part of our clinical staff in our mission to cure patients who suffer from allergy and sinus problems. They will deliver a memorable experience for our patients with each interaction they have, ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction are top of mind. They will practice precision everywhere including preparing the patient for CT’s, sterilizing equipment, supporting the providers as needed and entering patient information into our EMR. They will share responsibility and coordinate with our clinical manager to support the clinic in any area that is needed. They will exemplify integrity in everything that they do, always doing what is best for our team and our patients.

Location : 4901 Lang Ave NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87109

Schedule : Ideal shift is Monday- Thursday 8 : 00 AM – 3 : 00 / 3 : 30 PM, with Fridays optional

What You'll Be Doing

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Performing regular warm-up sequences on the CT scanner to prolong the life of the X-ray tubes (in AM)
• Enter orders into EMR
• Complete prior authorizations per insurance requirements scanning the patient the day before
• Appropriately positioning patients to scan the head / sinus region
• Explaining scanning procedures to patients as directed by the provider
• Observe patients during scan to ensure patient safety and comfort
• Select appropriate CT protocol
• Using computerized tomography equipment to capture diagnostic images of patients’ sinuses
• Evaluating CT scans to determine whether they are of good technical quality
• Sterilizing radiologic equipment to ensure the safety of patients
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and staff members
• Daily scans, performs and send all images to purview (PACS)
• Report issues to Tungsten as needed
• Complete Facility patient dose log sheet daily for each patient
• Complete Monthly QA procedures as defined by the manufacturer
• Work in conjunction with the CT team to provide documentation for IAC accreditation prior to expiration every 3 years or per state requirements
• Calibrate Xoran Minicat (on the 1st of every month); file QC Report and upload to Daily Drop
• Quarterly Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement meetings with the Radiation safety officer / Medical Director
• Quarterly Dosimetry : file reports in CT binder and ensure dosimeter badges are sent in and distributed to staff appropriately
• Maintain all aspects of the CT binder to ensure accuracy and is up to date
• Maintain license in accordance with NM state law
• Follow up on prior authorizations
• Chart documentation of prior authorizations
• Complete Quality Control reports
• Scan patient documentation to chart
• Help front desk staff with pt check in, phone calls, chart prep, etc. as needed
• Help MAs with charting, patient rooming & triaging for routine follow ups, phone calls etc. as needed

Competencies

Requirements

Complete 24 CME hours every 2 years; 12 of those 24 in CT plus an additional 3 in radiation safety

Preferred education and experience

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Aspire Allergy & Sinus is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

We are a collective unit of passionate people who have come together to reinforce our cause : curing patients who suffer from allergy and sinus problems . We take great pride in hiring enthusiastic, talented individuals who believe in our cause and want to grow our company and its employees.

We recognize that we thrive and achieve advanced patient care because of our ever-growing team. We are better together and there has never been a better time to help make a difference! Aspire currently stretches among numerous clinics throughout Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, and Texas, with plans for several more additions. Do not miss out on the lifetime opportunity to help Aspire scale up and reach more patients in more states.