CT Technologist (PRN)
10 days ago
Atlanta
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Work Shift Various (United States of America) Job Summary • Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a PRN Registered CT Technologist., • This position will work as needed hours to meet patient care needs., • Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs., • Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative., • Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care by performing all exams per department procedures., • Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study., • Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative., • Able to independently perform job functions., • Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Equipment • Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique to ensure the patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality., • Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly to supervisor or service provider., • Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. Patient Care • Verifies proper clinician order for procedure., • Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions., • Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias safely., • Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and appropriate right/left markers., • Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients., • Responds to emergency situations and maintains crash cart and life-support equipment., • Assists technologists in all modalities when needed., • Observes patient condition and evaluates the need for physician intervention., • Verifies correct identity of patient using two unique identifiers per policy., • Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains dignity throughout the exam/procedure., • Demonstrates competence in the appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age., • Organizes schedule, time and priorities to ensure required activities are accomplished on time., • Follows physicians' instructions when assisting with procedures and exams., • Demonstrates proficiency with power injector operation., • Uses critical thinking skills., • Dialogs with patient/family., • Asks clarifying questions., • Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders., • Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time-Out process when appropriate., • Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care., • Preps the patient for procedures., • Demonstrates and understands sterile technique., • Maintains competency with venipuncture. Education and Communication • Clearly explains the purpose and nature of exams using AIDET to minimize anxiety and increase cooperation., • Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved., • Participates in orientation and training of department employees., • Provides preparatory instruction and procedural explanations., • Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology., • Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through on assignments., • Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting. Quality Control • Consistently produces acceptable images based on radiologist feedback and quality audits., • Ensures equipment is fully operational before each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies., • Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion and prints CDs as needed., • Prints and scans after-hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable., • Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS., • Prints the teleradiography log sheet and submits it to the Radiologist when applicable. Operations • Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition., • Transports, positions and assists patients on and off the procedure table., • Performs patient charging activities on the day of service., • Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment., • Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others when requested and when time allows., • Performs clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and service quality., • Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly reports issues or potential problems., • Maintains individual productivity equal to coworkers., • Operates all workstations associated with the CT department., • Pushes and retrieves images from the CT console to PACS., • Maintains Joint Commission and regulatory agency standards., • Takes call when necessary., • Performs any other duties as assigned. Required Minimum Education • Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology - Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) (All required upon hire unless otherwise stated) • ARRT Radiography - Required, • ARRT Computed Tomography - Required, • Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association - Required Required Minimum Experience • Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology - Required, • Less than 1 year experience in CT - Preferred Required Minimum Skills • Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent interactions with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and nursing teams., • Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities., • Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation., • Must function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment., • Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills., • Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment., • Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately., • Must be detail oriented and able to multitask effectively., • Must communicate professionally with a wide variety of customers including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians., • Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member., • Must comply with all hospital policies and professional standards., • Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection., • Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect procedure quality., • Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer-recommended Quality Control tests. 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