CT Radiographer

CT/RADIOGRAPHER

The CT/RADIOGRAPHER performs the functions of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of the patient scheduled for a procedure. The CT/RADIOGRAPHER is responsible for meeting standards of practice, knowledge of all radiology/CT supplies, and radiology/CT equipment in the ER, and promoting collaboration with physicians and personnel of the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Standard I: Radiography Process

• Assists with the assessments, prepares patient for procedure, and reviews chart for completeness.
• Ensures proper identification of the patient by checking the identification band and by confirming with patient's verbal self-identification.
• Reviews patients' charts and ensures that the required information has been obtained in order to perform radiography ordered by the physician.
• Performs CT procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
• Performs those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology.
• Operates equipment safely and maintains A.L.A.R.A. standards while performing call types of procedures.

Standard II: Behavioral and physiological status

• Assist to reduce anxiety in the care of the patient. The CT/RADIOGRAPHER assesses the patient's level of consciousness and determines his/her psychological state.
• The CT/RADIOGRAPHER provides privacy and a quiet environment and offers emotional support to the patient.

Standard III: Professional responsibility and Policy and Procedures

• Follows all policies, protocols and procedures set up for the delivery of good and safe patient care.
• Proper documentation of care, including supplies used and any other data required by ER policy.
• Assists with the performing of labs, starting IV's, obtaining vital signs, performing EKG's, and assisting with the application of splints as deemed necessary by the physician or Nurse on duty.

Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, other departments, and medical staff. Understands the "Chain of Command" in reporting incidents during regular working hours.

Standard IV: General Duties

• Reports to work on a regular and timely basis and complies as needed with schedule changes.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patients' information and records.
• Manages potential stressful situations caused by changes in schedules. Assesses, evaluates patient according to policy and procedure. Communicates with the physician on duty regarding the patient's abnormal findings or difficulties.
• Assists in keeping the work area and facility clean and safe for patients. Performs other duties necessary for the proper functioning of the department according to the policy and procedure.

Standard V: Laboratory Duties

• Collect Laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations.
• Maintain an adequate supply reagents and consumables to perform quality testing.
• Perform all routine daily, weekly, monthly and periodic maintenance and function checks, following established protocol.
• Perform Quality Control Checks as established by this laboratory. Perform all quality Assessment activities and document these activities for periodic review by the assigned Laboratory Supervisor and/or the Laboratory Director.

Standard VI: Education and Training

• Is accountable for maintaining and improving his/her own radiology technical knowledge and skills (Radiology Technologist Competence)
• Introduces self to patient and/or family members and explains procedures.
• Participates in training and continuing education programs.
• Develops self by seeking out new learning experiences. Ensures that annual in-services include updates in CPR, Back and Fire Safety, Universal Precautions and Code Blue. CPR is renewed every two (2) years.
• Responsible for reviewing Policy and Procedure Manual. Is responsible for providing patients with Radiology discharge instructions, verbal and written. Work adhering to US regulatory and Quality System requirements (21 CFR 820, etc).
• This position assumes and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Must be able to work in a confined area and under physical and mental stress at various times. The CT/Radiographer must be capable of bending, lifting to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods of time. Willingness and ability to work all requirements of a 12-hour shift with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge of sterile technique. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required) Must have graduated from an accredited American Registry of Radiologic Technology Program A minimum of two (2) years' experience in the freestanding ER preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CPR Certification Currently licensed as a CT Radiology Tech to practice in the State of Texas Certifications in computed tomography (ARRT)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; talk; and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee may regularly be required to lift and/or move up to: 20 LBS The noise level in the work environment is usually: moderate