Radiologic Technologist-Computed Tomography

Radiologic Technologist

Duties:

Under general supervision, specializes in the performance of computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients. May perform general diagnostic radiology examinations. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

- Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.

- Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.

- Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.

- Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the CT scan.

- Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.

- Administers intravenous contrast media to including utilization of power injectors. Monitors patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and provides immediate care to patient if a reaction should occur.

- May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed. Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored.

- Assists Radiologist in performing complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.

- Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.

- PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts.

- RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System.

- Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming study.

- Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.

- Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.

Skills:

- Required Skills & Experience: Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Client' Customer Service Policy and summarized below:

- Communication.

- Ownership.

- Understanding.

- Motivation.

- Sensitivity.

- Excellence.

- Teamwork.

- Respect.

- Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

- Must possess the following personal qualities:

- Be self-directed.

- Be flexible and committed to the team concept.

- Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn.

- Be open to new learning experiences.

- Accepts and respects diversity without judgment.

- Demonstrates customer service values.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

- May work in the hospital with a fixed unit or in an ambulatory Mobile Unit at one of the Medical Centers.

- May be potentially exposed to radiation if proper precautions are not utilized. May be exposed to high-voltage equipment.

- May be exposed to potentially contagious patients.

- Occasionally may lift and/or move equipment and/or patients that would be in excess of 10 lbs.

Education:

- Required Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required. Must maintain required hours of continued medical education.

Required Certification & Licensure: BLS

Shift Hours: 2pm - 2:30am, every other weekend

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