CT Technologist III

CT Technologist III

Base Pay Range: $37.88 - $56.82

Job Description: The CT Technologist III is a Full Time, Regular position working Saturday-Monday 4:30pm-5:00am. This position is eligible for a $5.00 per hour weekend shift differential.

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Summary: To obtain the safest and highest quality CT exams under the direct or indirect supervision of a radiologist per established Inland Imaging guidelines and protocols.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities: 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.

• Independently performs CT studies that meet or exceed the standards set by the interpreting radiologist(s)
• Follows established protocols for individual CT examinations Uses professional judgment to reconstruct images as needed to enhance study for interpretation
• Ensures proper radiation dose to patient and to obtain a quality exam
• Communicates with the Radiologist as needed to protocol exams.
• Prepares equipment and room for exams:
  • Assists in the transportation of patients as needed
  • Ensures proper contrast dosage is ready and available as needed
  • Prepares room with sterile trays and supplies for invasive procedures
  • Cleans exam room after each study
• Interviews and assesses patient for CT exam
  • Obtains detailed patient history to aid the radiologist in making a diagnosis
  • Obtains procedure consent
  • Reviews patient preparation checklist prior to procedure

• Performs parenteral procedures i.e., contrast injections, IV starts/removal
  • Uses universal precautions with all patients.
  • Tests and monitors IV sites during injections, when possible, to avoid extravasation of contrast
  • Consistently practices sterile procedures for invasive studies
  • Quickly recognizes patient contrast reaction and follows accepted standards for appropriate patient care during and after reaction
  • Always wears appropriate PPE for study following isolation processes
• Physically assists patients on or off the CT table
• Safely uses hoyer lifts within manufactures guidelines when available.
• Communicates with patient during exam to ensure the patient does not move and to ensure patient comfort level
• Verifies that orders are received and within the indication for the exam.
• Reviews studies post exam to check for quality and acute or urgent findings upon completion.
• Assures preauthorization (when needed) for exam has been obtained and if exam changes that a new authorization has been requested.
• Completes all exam paperwork
  • Builds patient exam work list
  • Presents exam in PACS using appropriate hanging protocols.
  • Readies the OLF (patient history form) to send study to the radiologist worklist.
  • Changes exam codes in billing system as appropriate
  • Appropriately codes exam for billing
  • Adds charges for medications and contrast as appropriate
• Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed for staffing and patient care.
• Troubleshoots CT equipment and reports issues to Manager and/or Director
• Coordinates patient care between technologists and clerical staff to facilitate a smooth workflow
• Responds to information requests from patients, scheduling, and other departments.
• Performs daily Quality Assurance.
• This position may be required to work in a hospital, urgent care or clinical setting.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Sacred Heart Medical Center Site Specific Skillset

• Multi-system CT vendors and systems
• Level II trauma center that includes traumas, psychiatric care and stroke center
• Works in a fast-paced environment and with trauma, high acuity and comprehensive stroke patients.
• Pediatric:
  • Oncology
  • Trauma
  • Congenital
• Procedures:
  • Sets up sterile tray for all procedures
  • Microwave and cryo ablation procedures
  • Bone marrow biopsies
  • Chest tubes
  • Abscess drains
• Anesthesia and special needs supported cases
  • Adult and pediatric cases with anesthesia support for imaging
• 3D applications:
  • Angiography: code stroke carotid, AAA, vascular studies
  • Coronary arteries
  • Extremities for orthopedic surgical planning
  • Pediatric studies: craniosynostosis
  • Trauma cases
  • Renal transplant studies
• Advanced Technologist: Cardiac exams
  • TAVRs
  • Heart measurements
  • Coronary studies
  • Pediatric cardiac studies
  • Dedicated site for congenital heart studies

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland's customers.
• Follows all Health and Safety policies and guidelines of Inland Imaging or its partners depending on work location.
• Follows all company policies including those regarding harassment, non-retaliation, discrimination, respectful workplace, and related policies.
• Follows all policies regarding HIPAA, non-disclosure of confidential information and company security.
• Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene.
• Free of alcohol and drug abuse.
• Ability to access multiple worksites in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education through professional journals, approved seminars, etc.
• Ability to consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients of all ages.

• Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.
• Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department.
• Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self-growth, accepting and performing other projects and responsibilities, and requesting other projects and responsibilities.
• Quarterly quality assurance meeting attendance is required for this position.
• Attendance is a requirement for this position.
• Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• There is no supervisory responsibility in this position

Advocacy:

Treats all patients with dignity and respect Provides excellent customer service Conforms to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations Complies with PHI (Protected Health Information) Demonstrates the Inland Imaging Core Values

• Show We Care, Do The Right Thing, Maximize Individual Potential, Challenge Convention

Qualifications:

• Education: AA Degree preferred or Military education/training equivalent
  • Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program required
• Experience: Minimum of six months as a practicing Certified Radiologic Technologist required