CT TECHNOLOGIST

divh2CT Technologist/h2pJob Category: Radiology And Imaging/ppJob Summary/Overall Objectives/ppThe CT Technologist performs the computed tomography examination to produce images of various anatomical parts and systems for diagnostic purposes as directed by the radiologist./ppEssential Job Functions/pulliCollects pertinent data about the patient and procedure./liliReconfirms the patients identification and verifies the physicians order./liliAssures that the proper screening protocol is completed prior to patient entering the scan room./liliVerifies the patients pregnancy status when appropriate./liliProvides information to the patient about the procedure./liliVerifies the patient has consented to the procedure and answers any questions./liliProvides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand./liliAnalyzes the information during the assessment phase and determines optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis./liliDetermines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for procedure./liliAssesses factors that may contraindicate procedure such as medications or insufficient patient preparation./liliSelects appropriate shielding and immobilization devices./liliReviews the patients chart/physician order to determine optimal scanning parameters for suspected pathology./liliAdministers contrast agents according to established guidelines./liliObtains written consent prior to IV/oral contrast administration./liliEvaluates lab values prior to administering contrast agents./liliDetermines appropriate type and dose of contrast agent to be administered./liliCompletes oral contrast screening form when needed./liliMonitors patient during exam for adverse reaction to contrast media./liliUsing sterile techniques, preps site and starts IV when applicable./liliObtains optimum images during scan./liliReformats images as needed to better visualize anatomy or pathology according to established guidelines./liliSend images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist./liliArchives images to CD or data storage device as needed./liliDocuments information about patient care, exam, and patient history in appropriate record./liliVerifies correct order is entered into RIS./liliDocuments appropriate patient history into PACS system./liliDocuments any exceptions from the established guidelines./liliScans appropriate documents into PACS system./liliCompletes medication reconciliation documentation per department policy./liliFacilitates correspondence with all departments to ensure procedures are done in a timely manner./liliWorks with Centralized Scheduling, nursing units, and ER to accommodate STAT or ASAP orders./liliResponds to emergency calls per department procedures./liliMaintains equipment workstation in optimum condition./liliPerforms daily QC on CT equipment./liliAssures adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained./liliReports equipment malfunction to service provider./liliImplements downtime procedures when necessary./liliCoordinates rescheduling of patients during equipment downtime./liliInitiates established downtime procedures during HIS/RIS and PACS downtime./liliPerforms daily glucometer QC./liliPerforms glucometer procedure on patients./liliMaintains annual glucometer competency./liliOther duties as assigned./li/ulpCompetency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)/ppRequired Qualifications/Experience/pulliCompletion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology recognized by ARRT./liliStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment/liliStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications/Experience/pulliSix (6) months experience as a Radiologic Technologist/li/ulpLicense, Certification Clearances/pulliCurrent Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)./liliCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program./liliAct 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system/liliAct 33 with renewal/liliAct 73 FBI/li/ulpSupervisory Responsibilities/pulliThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department./li/ulpPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work/pulliIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.)./liliTravel may be expected locally between System locations./li/ulpEqual Employment Opportunity/ppIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations./ppDisclaimer/ppThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice./ppWork Environment/ppEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines/ppWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never/ppExtreme Heat - x/ppExtreme Cold - x/ppHeights - x/ppConfined Spaces - x/ppExtreme Noise(85dB) - x/ppMechanical Hazards - x/ppUse of Vibrating Tools - x/ppOperates Vehicle - x - x/ppOperates Heavy Equipment - x/ppUse of Lifting/Transfer Devices - x - x/ppRotates All Shifts - x - x/pp8 Hours Shifts - x - x/pp10-12 Hours Shifts - x - x/ppOn-Call - x - x/ppOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) - x - x/ppTravel Between Sites - x - x/ppDirect Patient Care - x - x/ppRespirator Protective Equipment - x - x/ppEye Protection - x - x/ppHead Protection (hard hat) - x/ppHearing Protection - x/ppHand Protection - x - x/ppFeet, Toe Protection - x/ppBody Protection - x - x/ppLatex Exposure - x - x/ppSolvent Exposure - x/ppPaint (direct use) Exposure - x/ppDust (sanding) Exposure - x/ppEthylene Oxide Exposure - x/ppCytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure - x/ppBlood/Body Fluid Exposure - x - x/ppChemicals (direct use) Exposure - x - x/ppMist Exposure - x/ppWax Stripper/p/div