CT Technologist

FT Night Registered CT Technologist

Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a FT Night Registered CT Technologist. The days and hours for the position are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:00pm 7:30am. This position will receive evening and night shift differential and CT specialty differential. Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.

Assists with providing safe, age?appropriate care by performing all exams according to department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for the procedure.

Sign On Bonus

Position is eligible for Sign On Bonus and Relocation

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Equipment

• Adjusts technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

Patient Care

• Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers exam data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for safe administration of contrast medias.
• Ensures proper patient identification and correct use of right/left markers.
• Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and maintains life support equipment and crash cart.
• Assists technologists in all modalities as needed.
• Observes patient condition and evaluates situations requiring physician intervention.
• Verifies patient identity using two unique identifiers per policy.
• Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains dignity throughout procedures.
• Demonstrates competence in selecting procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to meet required time frames.
• Follows physician instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• Demonstrates proficiency with power injector operation.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Conducts dialogue with patients and families.
• Asks clarifying questions and seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Understands and documents preprocedural verification and Time?Out when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands pre? and post?procedural care.
• Preps the patient for procedures.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
• Maintains competency with venipuncture.

Education and Communication

• Explains purpose and nature of exams using AIDET to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
• Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when necessary.
• Participates in orientation and training of staff.
• Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
• Documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
• Reads email each scheduled workday and completes all assigned tasks.
• Completes all mandatory departmental and hospital?wide education.

Quality Control

• Consistently produces acceptable images per radiologist feedback and quality audits.
• Ensures equipment is fully operational by checking calibration and operating deficiencies before each use.
• Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs as needed.
• Prints and scans teleradiography studies after hours when applicable.
• Completes all studies in RIS prior to completing them in PACS.
• Prints and submits teleradiography log sheet to Radiologist when applicable.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains a clean, orderly department.
• Transports and positions patients and assists them on and off the procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.
• Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
• Lends knowledge and assistance willingly and proactively.
• Performs clerical and support duties to maintain continuity of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed and reports potential issues promptly.
• Maintains productivity equal to other coworkers.
• Operates all workstations associated with the CT department.
• Pushes/retrieves images from the CT console to PACS.
• Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
• Takes call when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of AMA?approved School of Radiology Technology Required

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology Required
• Less than 1 year experience in CT Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Excellent communication skills due to frequent interaction with physicians, patients, visitors and staff.
• Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
• Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
• Must function independently and under pressure while participating as a team member.
• Provides excellent customer service at all times.
• Able to perform effectively in a stressful, fast?paced environment.
• Must prioritize appropriately.
• Must be detail oriented and able to multitask effectively throughout the shift.
• Must communicate professionally with various customer groups including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
• Must function independently while remaining a productive team member.
• Must comply with all hospital policies, protocols and professional standards.
• Competent in all aspects of CT including patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
• Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect image quality.
• Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer?recommended quality control tests.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• ARRT Radiography Required
• ARRT Computed Tomography Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association Required

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