CT Technologist

Job Title: CT Technologist

Description:

• Main Responsibilities:
• Provide competent, proficient technical skills in the performance of emergency and routine CT procedures.
• Implement procedural standards and protocols.
• Ability to access a vein for the purpose of injecting contrast.
• Ability to recognize contraindications and adverse reactions to oral IV contrast.
• Ability to recognize abnormal/normal pathologies and apply the proper protocol.
• Familiarity with cross-sectional anatomy.
• Demonstrate competence in the operation of equipment (laser, scanner, injector, processor, crash cart) and report equipment problems to appropriate individuals or contracted services.
• Ability to function without supervision.
• Rotate shifts when necessary.
• Participate in on-call rotation if needed. Must respond to emergency call-in within 45 minutes.
• Rotate holiday coverage.
• Ability to assist Radiologist with all invasive procedures and Perform clerical duties as required.
• Patient Care:
• Provide patient care specific to procedural requirements and patients' needs within established Department protocols.
• Provide for patient comfort and safety for all procedures.
• Respond to patient/physician complaints quickly. Report all complaints to appropriate supervisor.
• Respond to patients questions pertaining to specific procedures.
• Coordinate multiple exams between CT and other departments.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in all areas including computer, patient charts, and patient communications.
• Maintain professional attitude toward patients and fellow associates.
• Transport patients when Patient Escort services are not available.
• Provide immobilization and radiation shielding devices as necessary.
• Documentation:
• Document department records.
• Participate in documentation of CQI/QA and ACR statistics.
• Participate in properly stocking rooms, checking and ordering of supplies.
• Understands and can operate RadNet and CareConnection.
• Documentation of patients histories and records as required.
• Process appropriate paperwork, including handling of requisitions, logging of test and charging patients.
• Safety:
• Comply with established hospital safety standards to ensure patient and staff well being.
• Maintain CPR certification, IEMA and ARRT.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner according to Hospital and Department Policies and Procedures on safety.
• Use Universal Precautions in daily performance of procedures.
• Education & Experience:
• 1 year Radiology tech experience - Graduate of approved Radiology Technology Program and Certification in CT.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Familiarity with CT keyboard - Familiar with all CT equipment.
• ARRT, IEMA, CPR, CT Certification.
• Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
• Ability to anticipate patient, employee and department needs and act appropriately on those needs.
• Weekend, holiday and after hour's call-ins in order to accommodate patient and staff needs.
• Weekend rotation during normal hours.
• Ability to sit, stand for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to critically ill patients.
• Ability to start IV's.
• Good communication skills both written and oral.
• Good organizational skills.
• Addendum: Adhere to all behavioral and procedural patient safety practices. Promote culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Communicate openly and promote team work. Report intimidating behavior and other threats to patient safety promptly.