Radiology - CT Tech

CT Tech

Job Title: CT Tech

Profession: CT Tech

Specialty: Imaging

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology required; less than 1 year experience in CT preferred

License: ARRT Radiography Certifications: ARRT Computed Tomography; Basic Life Support

Must exhibit excellent communication skills as this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff, and nursing staff. The employee obtains, presents, and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis. Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts. Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment. Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times. Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment. Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. Must be detail-oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift. Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all policies as well as the established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards. Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning, exposure factors, and radiation protection. Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as they affect the quality of a procedure. Competent to perform all recommended Quality Control tests.

Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable, and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to patients by performing all exams 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 services and positions patients for the procedure. Equipment: Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique to ensure that patients receive the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality. Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to a supervisor or service provider so that problems can be corrected in a timely manner. Cleans, disinfects, and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. Patient Care: Verifies proper clinician order for procedures. Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data, and assesses for contraindicating conditions. Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast media so that no patient's condition deteriorates and no patient suffers undue pain due to error or poor technique. Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and that right and left markers are utilized appropriately. Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients. Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of crash carts and maintenance of life support equipment. Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed. Observes patient condition and evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary to prevent patient condition deterioration. Verifies the correct identity of patients using two unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure. Ensures patient's privacy and comfort are accommodated. Maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure. Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies, and techniques based on the age of patients. Organizes schedule, time, and priorities to ensure required activities are accomplished within designated time frames. Follows physician's instructions when assisting with procedures and exams. Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection. Uses critical thinking skills during interactions with patients and families. Asks clarifying questions when necessary. Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders. Understands, demonstrates, and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out processes when appropriate. Demonstrates and understands pre-and post-procedural care. Prepares patients for procedures. Demonstrates and understands sterile technique. Maintains competency with venipuncture. Education and Communication: Patiently explains the purpose and nature of exams to patients prior to starting procedures to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation. Ensures that patients' questions, concerns, or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physicians when this cannot be accomplished prior to the initiation of the procedure. Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees. Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanations of