Job Summary / Purpose

Competently performs prescribed CT imaging procedures at a technical level under the direction of a physician and with little supervision.  Exercises professional judgment in performance of service and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.  Provides patient care and recognizes essential critical thinking skills needed for successful completion of procedure.

Uses and discloses patient-protected health information: 1) Only as it applies to job functions, 2) in amounts minimally necessary for intended purposes, and 3) in a confidential manner. 

Key Job Responsibilities

1. Verify the patient's order and properly assess the patient and their abilities to participate in the ordered exam. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure, including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion.
2. When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
3. Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathering proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure.
4. Recognizes all radiation safety standards including “Image Gently” and “Image Wisely”. Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection guidelines for patients as well as themselves, including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure in the CT room.
5. Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.
6. Is able to identify issues with quality of imaging results.  Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
7. Verifies informed consent for and assists physicians with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures.  Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions. Provides patient education as appropriate.

1. Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure. Performs any quality tests on equipment as required. Is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director. 
2. Checks all supplies for outdated prior to use and reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager or director for follow-up.
3. Uses CHI incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure.
4. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications