CT Technologist

Description:

Position Summary:

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures related to diagnostic imaging; specifically Computed Tomography. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks requiring a certain degree of creativity and latitude. Produces computerized tomographic scanner images of the appropriate anatomy according to departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Meets and introduces themselves to patient prior to exam.
• Performs CT examinations following EIC Radiologist's set Protocols
• Full understanding and operation of all CT equipment, including cardiac gating and transferring of images to outside facilities.
• Recognizes pathology and takes responsibility to perform additional images for study enhancement
• Maintains constant communication with guest throughout study.
• Maintains all clinical equipment, including daily QC, and ability to troubleshoot all CT equipment. Notifies service as needed, maintains service logs and reports any and all performance issues to Clinical Supervisor / Director.
• Responsible to program and operate IV Contrast injectors and Proctocol System.
• Verifies contrast is appropriately loaded into injector prior to injection of contrast.
• Verifies physician order, obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns.
• Verifies that appropriate clinical information is included with scan interpretation.
• Operation of 3-D workstation, PACs System and printers.
• Coordinates patient's scheduled exam and appropriate medical necessity with Guest Scheduling Representative(s).
• Follows radiation safety guidelines and utilizes lead shielding as required.
• Consults Radiologist with any and all acute positive findings and communicates exam results with referring physician(s) as requested.
• Uses Universal Precautions in all situations per policy and procedure
• Demonstrates knowledge of exam room sterile field procedures.
• Sets up sterile trays and assists the Radiologist in invasive procedures with CT / Ultrasound guidance as needed
• Responsible to observe all IV Contrast injections and respond appropriately.
• Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
• Responsible for accurate coding and completing of all ordered procedures.
• Confirms Physician's Order and Patient's Consent, prior to performing scheduled CT Exam.
• Performs other related duties as required.

General Responsibilities:

• Follows safety and compliance policies and procedures.
• Adheres to EIC Dress Code Policy.
• Reduces noise levels in all areas; keeps voice down and does not discuss personal matters where patients/visitors may overhear.
• Keeps work area [including exam rooms] clean and orderly and maintains inventory.
• Treats co-workers as teammates; supports the roles of others.
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service:
• Makes effort to listen and understand customer concerns, needs or issues.
• Immediately informs management of any patient complaint or other customer service issue.
• Offers assistance or help to anyone who seems lost, confused or is having difficulty. Does not leave guest unattended or unescorted.
• Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity
• Adheres to Absenteeism and Punctuality policies.
• Communicates positively and constructively to effectively provide and receive information.
• Accepts responsibility to identify problems and initiate solutions or remove barriers; seeks alternative methods to improve processes.
• Participates in meetings and shares knowledge and ideas.
• Welcomes new colleagues and assists with orientation and training
• Provide for patient care; comfort, safety and patient confidentiality.
• Communicates with coworkers prior to breaks and lunches to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Attends to personal and family matters during off duty hours or scheduled PTO
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to changing situations
• Produces efficiently. Assists others as needed.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines under the direction of the technologists and/or radiologists
• Ability to manage high patient volumes.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• In depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology and cross sectional anatomy.
• Knowledge of the following:
• Performing all basic and complex CT studies.
• Principles and techniques of multi-slice CT scanning.
• Advanced computer operations (including keyboard input and proper selection of protocols to scan various anatomical sections.)
• Radiation protection standard, devices and techniques to assure that adequate safeguards are maintained.
• Responsible to keep license current and provide copy on annual basis.
• Customer Service Oriented
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Provide for patient care; comfort, safety and patient confidentiality.
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good problem solving skills.

Risk Management:

• Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations.

Information Management:

• Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with complete confidentiality and security.

Requirements:

Minimum Position Qualifications:

Education & Training

High School Diploma or Equivalent, Completion of a Radiologic Technologist Program

Experience

CT Technologist

License / Certification: Certified Radiology Technologist, ARRT preferred, Venipuncture Certification, CPR Certification

Environmental Conditions:

• Sits 60% of the time.
• Types on a computer keyboard 60% of the time
• Lifts up to 50 lbs.

*Relocation available to qualified candidates.

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