CT Technologist - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

• Performs/monitors Cat Scan procedures per written protocol as requested by physician's order, unless modified by Radiologist's/RA preference.
• Adheres to established organizational and departmental Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, quality assessment, and safety.
• Assists Radiologists, RA’s and other providers.
• Ability to interact with patients of all ages i.e., neonatal, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric as required by department patient population.
• Must possess problem solving abilities, excellent customer service skills, AIDET and Patient First characteristics.
• Assists in maintaining a safe working environment throughout the facility.
• Available for on-call and call-back responsibilities, as required.
• Assists lead technologists in making recommendations for cost containment and quality improvement.
• Knowledge of ordering and maintaining supplies from vendors and CSR.
• Thoroughly screen, position, instruct and explain the procedure to the patient including follow up assessment.
• Capable of selecting proper factors, exposures, sequences for equipment.
• Produce high quality diagnostic images for proper interpretation by Radiologists / RA, including patient detailed history per department protocol.
• Properly charge exams in the ITS system
• Ability to assist with taken, logged, billed and completed logs.
• Performs other duties as assigned, team atmosphere, willing to assist in all areas.
• Student supervision and evaluation.
• Performs quality assurance testing and maintains clean working environment.
• Sterile technique as required.
• Assist with sedations as required.
• Assist with invasive procedures as required.

QUALIFICATIONS :

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Age Specific Training - Ability to interact with patients of all ages.
• Rad Safety Policy Review
• Customer Service - follows AIDET

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Possess knowledge of Cat Scan equipment and pre-exam screening requirement within 3 months of hire date.
• Computer literate and ability to understand PACS, CR/DR, HIS/RIS System.
• Demonstrated organization and time management skills.
• Possess knowledge of cross section anatomy.
• Ability to critique images against measurable criteria as established by Radiology Department Standard Operating Procedures.
• Does not require direct supervision for technical detail, capable of independent judgment.
• IV insertion competency if applicable
• Ability to administer IV /oral contrast as directed by Radiologist if applicable.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS :

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Excellent human relation skills and adheres to the Radiology Department's "General Policies for Patient Rights Policy" (RI 100).
• Exhibit positive interaction with all patients, visitors, co-workers, and providers.
• Ability to deal with the stress of customer relations in a positive/assuring manner.
• Ability to have flexible work schedule.
• Must possess the qualities of integrity and good judgement.
• Must have the ability to project compassion, kindness and excellence to patients and staff following our mission and vision.
• Must be able to communicate technical information clearly; by direct conversation, in writing, and by phone.
• Must maintain qualities agreed to in Patients First Commitment (Attitude/Demeanor, Respect, Teamwork, Accountability/Initiative, Communication and Dedication to Excellence).

MANDATORY LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• American Reg of Rad Techs (ARRT)
• Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Computed tomography CT
• Rad Tech (RT)
• Cert Nuclear Medicine Tech and computed tomography (CNMT/CT).

ADDITIONAL LICENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Must be a registered Radiologic Technologist (registry eligible) in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist's.
• Must hold a current valid license with the State of Indiana as a Diagnostic X-Ray Machine Operator.
• Must be CPR certified, (within 3 months of initial hire date).
• Must hold a current valid Indiana State Driver’s License.
• CT Registry (ARRT) preferred when eligible.
• A Nuclear Medicine technologist license authorizes an individual to perform procedures ordered by a licensed practitioner as follows:
  • All nuclear medicine procedures that are included in the approved curriculum for nuclear medicine programs.
  • Computed tomography (CT) procedures for which appropriate training has been completed.
  • Positron emission tomography (PET) procedures for which appropriate training has been completed.