What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist position at TALENT Software Services?
Job Summary
The role involves performing procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards, operating CT Scanners and associated equipment with high proficiency. This includes handling scanners, post-processing stations/programs, IV contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transport, and patient monitoring equipment.
Essential Functions
The role involves performing procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards, operating CT Scanners and associated equipment with high proficiency. This includes handling scanners, post-processing stations/programs, IV contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transport, and patient monitoring equipment.
Essential Functions
- Examine requests and verify orders for each assigned patient; consult with Radiologist for any discrepancies.
- Identify patients using two identifiers and assist them while providing a brief explanation of procedures.
- Prepare patients for procedures with full explanations and document on appropriate worksheets.
- Conduct patient interviews to obtain complete medical histories and review EMR's for pertinent clinical history.
- Correlate other test results and laboratory data with the exam being performed.
- Take responsibility for the exam from start to completion of dictated results.
- Prepare and administer IV contrast per departmental protocols, recording type and amount as requested.
- Evaluate the technical quality of images and consult with a Radiologist if needed.
- Recognize abnormal anatomy and process additional images or measurements as instructed.
- Inform nursing personnel of any changes in the patient's condition and initiate life support measures if necessary.
- Assist in "code blue” procedures during medical emergencies.
- Perform CT scanning and assist Radiologist/PA during invasive procedures using proper sterile techniques.
- Follow policies and procedures related to bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control during invasive procedures.
- Authorized to obtain medication or contrast material for administration by a licensed practitioner.
- Practice radiation safety principles for self, employees, patients, and family members.
- Report malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer.
- Operate radiology computer systems, including entering orders and charging procedures/supplies.
- Document contrast administration in the MAR.
- Maintain assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Assist other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, during exams or services in conjunction with a CT scan.
- Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies.
- Work involves walking, standing, sitting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling during normal operations.
- Requires mental capacity to understand the assigned area of clinical expertise or technology.
- Motor coordination needed to operate equipment, including various computer systems.
- Intact sense of sight and hearing.
- Required to use radiation safety, MRI safety, and proper ergonomics to maintain an effective, safe environment.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience required.
- Graduate of an accredited two (2) year AMA and ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology required.
- ARRT (CT) certification required.
- BLS (AHA or ARC) certification required.
