CT Technologist 1 PRN Prem Lake Assumption Community Hosp

CT Tech 1

The CT Tech 1 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. Initially, may require instruction and guidance to accomplish the job and should develop into performing work under general supervision.

Responsibilities

Clinical skills: Radiologic principles and theory, anatomy and pathology processes are demonstrated utilizing the most appropriate technique an/or position for optimal examinations, as demonstrated by exam results. Policies and protocols are adhered to ensuring all examinations are optimized for interpretation, as demonstrated by exam results. Radiography students are taught sound radiography principles as required by Organization as evidenced by documentation.

Patient/General Safety: Effectively communicates with patient to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient or patient's chart to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination, as evidenced by the exam results. Procedures are explained to patients/families and technologist answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation, as evidenced by customer satisfaction. Assistance is provided to the physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique, as evidenced by physician's satisfaction. Clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams are identified and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome, as evidenced by exam results and patient satisfaction. Patient safety is demonstrated in department by use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient monitoring as evidenced by risk management reports. The technologist reports, documents and corrects any adverse, unsafe or unusual conditions, as evidenced by the patient/employee incidence reports. The understanding of IV's, heparin locks and central line usage as they pertain to Computed Tomography is demonstrated, as evidenced by observations by supervisor and peers.

Equipment Maintenance: An orderly, safe and clean state environment is maintained and rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and has required with supplies readily available for procedures at all times. Imaging and other related equipment is operated according to manufacturer's specifications, and performs daily calibration and adjustments as required and evidenced by exam results. Equipment is troubleshoot effectively and immediately and reports equipment problems to biomedical engineering/vendor, as evidenced by service reports. The need for routine maintenance of all CT equipment is recognized/performed to maintain consistent quality images, as evidenced by the physician and the exam results.

Documentation/Communication: Patients are correctly identified along with their files ensuring a high degree of accuracy, as evidenced by the lack of mislabeled studies. Patients are tracked according to department procedures, and technologist can Identify errors and takes immediate action for corrections, as evidenced by the RIS reports. The technologist participates in department/hospital performance improvement initiative, in-services and meetings, as evidenced by attendance records.

Qualifications

Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technologist Program

Good interpersonal/human relations skills; Good oral/written communication skills; Good teamwork skills; Good critical thinking/decision making skills; Superior organizational skills

Current State License, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT (R) or Registry Eligible or current LSRT temp license

Basic Life Support, BLS - HCP

About Us

FMOL Health is a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible. This commitment is grounded in a history that is more than 100 years old, but reflected today by our strategic vision of transforming healthcare through superior performance and excellent patient care. In the last fiscal year, FMOL Health had: 1,747 Licensed Beds 65,322 Discharges 44,592 OR Procedures 10,827 Full Time Employees 331,360 Inpatient Days 1,915 Active Medical Staff 229,296 Emergency Visits As a nonprofit, mission-focused Catholic healthcare ministry, we give special attention to our citizens who are most in need. During the most recent fiscal year, we provided more than $39 million in unreimbursed care and community support to the underprivileged. Our health system is one of the largest in Louisiana, with hospitals, clinics and physicians located throughout Louisiana and in Mississippi. In fact, we provide care to almost half of Louisiana's citizens, and serve in Mississippi's largest metropolitan area. Because of our size and the partnerships we have with other local organizations, we are able to pool our resources and share cost and service efficiencies and learn from each other, thereby accelerating our ability to improve care and solve challenges. Since our founding in Monroe, Louisiana in 1911, we have been blessed by the guidance of the Franciscan Sisters. Through their guidance and steadfast example, we have committed to assure that we perpetuate their healing ministry for another hundred years. It is a noble purpose we strive to fulfill every day. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, we serve patients across Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information system. Our health system has partnered with the State of Louisiana as it transforms its healthcare delivery system. The partnership includes inpatient acute care and primary care delivery in Baton Rouge and Bogalusa. Following in the footsteps of our founders, the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, our team members and physicians are called to provide high quality care and compassion to all people, especially those most in need. As we look to the future of our healthcare ministry, we chart our course by "going where we are called."