What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cat Scan Technologist position at Kindred Healthcare Inc.?
Job Summary
- Reviews patient history and physician's orders
- Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation
- When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice
- Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate
- Prepares equipment and supplies
- Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
- Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s)
- Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results
- Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure
- Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
- Associate's degree in radiologic technology; additional completion of CT technology certificate program preferred
Licenses/Certifications
- State licensure and/or ARRT certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Required Skills
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Job: Laboratory/Radiology
Primary Location: AL-Andalusia-Andalusia Health
Organization: 0301 - Andalusia Health
Shift: Weekend
