What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) position at Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare?
PLEASE NOTE - This position may require temporarily relocation to other TONHC Facilities : Sells Hospital, Santa Rosa Health Center, San Simon Health Center, and San Xavier Health Center.
Position Summary :
The incumbent provides x-ray studies for diagnoses and treatment of patients, such as Computerized Axial Tomographic (CT) scanning of the head or body.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities : (Depending on the area of assignment, an incumbent may not be required to perform some of the duties listed below) :
- Independently performs Computerized Axial Tomographic (CT) scanning of the head and body of patients.
- Performs Digital Radiography exams as requested by providers.
- Provide proper patient protection following prescribed safety standards related to the radiographic examination.
- Secure the confidence and cooperation of the patient during examination procedures.
- Assists physicians and radiologists in administering opaque media for all prescribed radiographic examinations.
- Complete intravenous cannulation for IV contrast injections.
- Monitors injection (power injector) and recognizes injection complications, such as infiltration or contrast reaction.
- Monitors vital signs and notifies radiologists of any significant changes.
- Assist in performing emergency first aid if required and initiates CPR when a cardiac arrest occurs.
- Responsible for delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine and special procedures involving various tomographic examinations.
- Schedules patients for examinations, evaluate a request for critical or emergency procedures, and adjust schedules to accommodate higher priority patients.
- Independently performs standardized examinations, determines the appropriate thickness of cuts, and recognizes standard protocol necessary to complete the assessment.
- Maintains accurate electronic records for all patients, examinations performed and scans taken.
- Performs general office work, including various computer-based programs to register and complete examinations and send for interpretation and verify reports.
- Responsible for quality control activities which include but are not limited to daily quality assurance, shut down and startup procedures, and proper documentation of activities.
- Performs daily required QA tests and records appropriate equipment errors in the log.
- Recognizes equipment malfunctions and contacts appropriate CT Service Engineer.
- Practices sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination in various examinations.
- Maintain patient records, x-rays file folders, check-out files, quality assurance records, current operating policy manuals, and other materials.
- Maintain repair and maintenance records of the radiographic unit.
- Develops standard protocols for CT and new protocols as new procedures evolve.
- Contribute to a team effort.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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