What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist position at Cardiovascular Institute South?
NATURE OF DUTIES:
The job involves providing healthcare services and performing technical procedures related to CT scans for diagnosing and treating patients, based on the requests or interpretations of licensed practitioners. The role requires professional judgment, adherence to medical ethics, and the ability to deliver appropriate patient care. It also includes recognizing patient conditions essential for the successful completion of the procedures.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Skillfully performs vascular and non-vascular CT exams as ordered by physicians, in a friendly and compassionate manner.
2.Informs patient of the test to be performed, reviews patient chart for orders, medical necessity and identifying information, and records all of the information on the appropriate worksheet.
3. Archives images on the PACS and assists physicians in the review of images.
4. Escorts patients to the next station, for example, next testing area, review with physician, or check-out.
5. Operates radiation-producing equipment to successfully perform procedures.
6. Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. Immobilize patients as required for appropriate examination.
7. Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
8. Evaluates images and data for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
9. Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
10. Understands methods and is capable of performing venipuncture and initiates basic life support action when necessary.
11. Assist in staffing other clinics and departments when needed.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned and serves in whatever other capacity deemed necessary for successful completion of the mission and goals of CIS and in concordance with its patient philosophy.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
1. Licensed by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.
2. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and/or Registered in Computed Tomography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Actively pursuing continuing education requirements
3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification require.
4. Good Communication skills.
