CT Technologist Outpatient
15 days ago
East Point
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Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary • Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs., • No call required!, • Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative., • Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to 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 in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases., • 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 so that the patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality., • Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction., • Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with 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 administering contrast medias to ensure patient safety., • Ensures proper patient identification and right/left marker usage., • Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients., • Responds to emergency situations and restocks crash cart and life support equipment., • Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed., • Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is necessary., • Verifies correct identity of patient using two unique identifiers per hospital policy., • Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains dignity throughout the exam/procedure., • Demonstrates competence in selecting and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age., • Organizes schedule, time and priorities to complete required activities within designated time frames., • Follows physicians' instructions when assisting with procedures and exams., • Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection., • 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 the procedure., • Demonstrates and understands sterile technique., • Maintains competency with venipuncture. Education and Communication • Patiently and clearly explains the purpose and nature of the exam using AIDET to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation., • Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed; notifies physician when necessary before procedure., • Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees., • Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures to patients., • Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology., • Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with 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 by checking calibration and operational deficiencies before each use., • Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs as needed., • Prints and scans teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable., • Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS., • Prints completed teleradiography log sheet and submits to Radiologist when applicable. Operations • Restocks linens and supplies and maintains department in clean and orderly condition., • Transports patients, positions patients and assists them on and off the procedure table., • Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered., • Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment., • Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others as needed and when time allows., • Performs clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and quality of services., • Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly reports potential problems., • Maintains individual productivity equal to other coworkers., • Operates all workstations associated with the CT department., • Pushes/retrieves images from the CT console to PACS., • Maintains Joint Commission and regulatory standards., • Takes call when necessary., • Any other duties as assigned. Required Minimum Education • Graduate of AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology - Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) (All required upon hire unless otherwise stated) • ARRT Radiography, • ARRT Computed Tomography, • Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS-Instructor 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 verbal and written communication with physicians, patients, visitors and staff., • Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities., • Must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation., • Must be able to 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 prioritize appropriately., • Must be detail oriented and able to multitask throughout the shift., • Must communicate professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians., • Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member., • Must be compliant with all hospital policies, established practices, protocols 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 the quality of a procedure., • Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer-recommended Quality Control tests. 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