CT Technologist 2 WOW Ascension Campus

CT Tech 2

The CT Tech 2 arranges patients for Computed Tomography examinations. Produces CT images to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation. Ensures patient safety by using pre-established imaging protocols, and screens patients for safe administration of contrast media. Utilizes departmental policy to perform safe operation of equipment and all functions of the job. Provides complete pre and post education to patients and family. Able to evaluate competency level of others. Reports to Supervisor or Manager.

Responsibilities

Clinical skills:

• Exhibits working knowledge of all CT equipment and procedures.
• Refers to physician's orders/chart for any special instructions that may be indicated.
• Routinely questions the patient before procedure to obtain patient history.
• Explains procedure completely to facilitate cooperation and alleviate anxiety.
• Performs all procedures in an efficient and timely manner without compromising quality or the mission statement.
• Coordinates CT schedule with other areas to prevent patient waiting.

Patient/General Safety:

• Corrects and reports accidents, incidents and safety hazards.
• Uses PPE (personal protective equipment) when appropriate.
• Is aware of potential chemical hazards and how to access MSDS information.
• Uses good body mechanics when moving patients.
• Adheres to infection control practices.

Radiation safety:

• Ask females of childbearing age if they may be pregnant.
• Uses proper Radiation shielding for pediatric patients and patients in childbearing age.
• Routinely wears film badge to monitor Radiation exposure.
• Complete Annual Mandate Radiation Safety
• Wears proper Radiation protection equipment while doing procedures.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Routinely performs proper tube warm-up for all x-ray equipment.
• Reports all equipment problems to chief technologist and places service call through call center.

Documentation/Communication:

• Complete Exam Data Entry fields on all exams
• Documents all pertinent information, i.e., patient history, tech initials,

Other duties as assigned:

• Is available to work a rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24-hour coverage of the CT Department
• Assist in other areas of the department as workload permits.
• Keeps areas well stocked at all times.

Qualifications

• 2 Years
• Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technologist Program
• Current State License, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT (R) or Registry Eligible, Computed Tomography, CT, Basic Life Support, BLS - HCP

About Us

Our Lady of the Lake is uniquely capable of caring for a full range of illness or injury, including those that are extremely complex, for both pediatric and adult patients. Our family of services includes:

• An 988-bed hospital and the area's only Level I Trauma Center
• A freestanding Children's Hospital
• A 545-provider care network covering more than 40 specialties
• Two free-standing emergency rooms—Our Lady of the Lake Livingston and Our Lady of the Lake North
• A network of nearly 15 urgent care clinics
• Outpatient imaging and surgery centers
• Assumption Community Hospital
• Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
• Our Lady of the Lake Ascension, a 78-bed, community hospital providing emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical services to Ascension Parish and surrounding areas

We serve 38,000 inpatients and 820,000 outpatients annually and are committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. A part of FMOL Health, Our Lady of the Lake is consistently awarded for compassionate care, clinical expertise, leading edge technology and innovation.