CT Technologist (Non Registered)

Job Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

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  Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.

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  Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.

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  Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.

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  Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.

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  Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.

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  Able to independently perform job functions.

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  Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

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Equipment

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  Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.

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  Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.

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  Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

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Patient Care

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  Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.

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  Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.

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  Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.

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  Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.

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  Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.

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  Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.

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  Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.

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  Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.

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  Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.

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  Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient’s dignity throughout the exam/procedure.

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  Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.

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  Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.

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  Follows physician’s instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.

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  Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.

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  Uses critical thinking skills.

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  Dialogs with patient/family

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  Asks clarifying questions.

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  Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.

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  Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.

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  Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.

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  Preps the patient for the procedure.

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  Demonstrates and understands sterile technique

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  Maintains competency with venipuncture.

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Education and Communication

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  Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.

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  Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.

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  Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.

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  Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.

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  Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.

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  Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.

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  Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.

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Quality Control

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  Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits

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  Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.

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  Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CD’s as needed.

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  Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.

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  Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.

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  Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable

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Operations

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  Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.

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  Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.

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  Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.

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  Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.

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  Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.

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  Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.

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  Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.

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  Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers, after initial orientation phase.

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  Ability to operate all work stations associated with the CT department.

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  Ability to push / retrieve images from the CT console to PACS.

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  Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.

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  Takes call when necessary

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  Any other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

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  Other / Certificate Radiologic Technology Required

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  Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology Required

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  ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography

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  BLS - Basic Life Support

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  ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support

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  BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

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Job Summary

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  Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve.

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  If you're looking for an opportunity to be an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

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Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.