CT Technologist III

**Base Pay Range:**$37.88 - $56.82**Job Description:**## The CT Technologist III is a Full Time, Regular position working 4 10 hour shifts Sunday-Wednesday 8:30am-7pm at Sacred Heart Medical Center. This position is eligible for a $5.00 per hour weekend shift differential on Sunday.## SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR EXPERIENCED TECHNOLOGISTS!!!**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+ Anatomy and medical terminology preferred+ Medical office experience preferred+ Understanding of all procedures to be read by radiologist preferred+ Must agree to take call and work holidays to meet the needs of the company* *Licensure:* Must maintain current Washington State Certified Radiologic Technologist License* *Certifications:* Maintain current ARRT (R), (CT) Certificate+ Must pass ARRT (CT) boards within 12 months of Technologist being trained, working independently and signed off with a current competency checklist+ Current CPR/BLS required* *Computer Skills*: Experience with the following computer applications is highly desired: Outlook; Microsoft Office Suite; Workday; ISite; Qgenda; Internet/Intranet; Weex; EPIC and Medicalis. Datix and/or InlandImaging Incident reports.* *Background Check*:+ Must be able to pass a background check required by RCW View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Inland Imaging Associates, LLC