Employment Type:
Part time Shift:
Evening Shift
Description:
Part time Afternoon Shift. Performing XR and CT.
Every other weekend, On-call and holiday rotation. $5,000 Sign On Bonus for eligible New Hires
GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:
The CT Technologist is responsible for reviewing the Physician Order and reason for exam, preparing the patient, positioning, and performing CT imaging of patients. The CT Technologist works closely with CT leadership and the Radiologist to produce the most diagnostic images possible in accordance with the department protocols. Employee operates diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain images of the designated body portions for interpretation by physicians, with attention to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) techniques. Administers contrast media required per specific diagnostic protocols. The CT Technologist may also assist the physician/Advanced Practice Professionals (APP; AKA PA & NP) with the performance of CT-guided invasive procedures. CT Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, with integrity and initiative.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
•Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program and registered as a Radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
•Advanced certification in CT
•Maintain Continuing Education credits (24 CEU in two year period) and other requirements to maintain ARRT certification.
•Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
•One year CT experience preferred
•Must have good working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Using department guidelines/protocols, physician recommendations and personal judgment, technologists shall review patient charts and radiological history for each individual patient to determine proper protocol based on the physician's order, patient history, and to identify any contraindications to oral and or intravenous preps.
2. Adheres to department policy for identifying patients before beginning any diagnostic or interventional procedure.
3. Transfers patients to CT table, assists patients with positioning and applies immobilization and support devices as necessary. Explains procedure, instructs and reassures the patients, using care, courtesy and tact.
4. Reviews patient history sheets with patient, clarifying any questionable entries and completing any areas left blank by the patient.
5. Applies knowledge of human anatomy and understanding of patient's condition to determine appropriate CT Scanning techniques and to assure accurate, high quality images for diagnostic interpretation.
6. Administers contrast media, per protocol, and radiologists and or referring physician orders, for CT examinations following established sterile techniques and methods. Monitors patient for adverse reactions to contrast media.
7. Observes case progress and patient condition before and during performance of diagnostic procedures, recognizing changes that may require emergency actions and initiating appropriate responses.
8. Demonstrates knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and practices with respect to sterile, isolation and aseptic techniques to prevent contamination, and maintains documentation of infection control procedures and activities.
9. Applies knowledge of potential radiation hazards and observes appropriate radiation safety regulations.
10. Assists others in maintaining cleanliness of patient and staff areas.
11. Demonstrates proven competencies in operating the scanner controls/table and peripheral devices including, manipulation of techniques, tube warm up and calibration, remote access to applications and service, EKG machine and contrast power injector.
Documents reactions, complications and follows up with phone call to the patient's referring physician and/or nursing unit as required by departmental policy.
12. Burns CD's as required and requested by departments, patients and physicians using the PACS and or PACS Cube devices.
13. Maintains required files and records for equipment and patients.
14. Notifies appropriate personnel immediately when the equipment malfunctions and/or needs repair. Ensures necessary maintenance and repairs are completed in efficient and timely manner. Notifies manager and department lead or coordinator immediately in the event of a machine failure or downtime.
15. Schedules CT examinations in order to ensure smooth flow and optimal utilization of equipment.
16. Maintains competency in all CT specific procedures and protocols, other than those listed below. If a specific procedure is not performed routinely at the technologist's home site, annual or semi-annual schedule modifications may be required as determined by the manager.
a. Cardiac CTA
b. Colonography
c. Advanced Post Processing on Vitrea
d. Quality Control (site specific)
17. Rotates shifts, weekends, and holidays as deemed appropriate by management, including assignments to other campuses.
18. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
19. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Health Systems. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places
20. Assists in transporting patients when necessary.
21. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
22. Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
23. Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Health System.
This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the American's with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper's Act, or SJMHS's Return to Work Program
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