CT Technologist | PRN

CT Technologist | PRN

The CT Technologist will perform a wide variety of high quality CT Scans while providing excellent patient care.

Qualifications

Minimum Work Experience: 1 year Clinical CT imaging experience in a hospital or out-patient environment (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Demonstrate appropriate patient care, technical, procedural and evaluation skills.
• Demonstrates proficient to perform a variety of CT procedures independently, consistently and effectively.
• Demonstrates skillful operation of imaging equipment and related components.
• Demonstrates good judgment when correlating patient history with scanning protocols.
• Knowledge of imaging protocols to perform quality clinical and research exams.
• Possesses adequate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Ability to trouble shoot and recognize equipment malfunctions.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Radiography Technologist (ARRT) (Required)
• R.T . (R) (CT) (ARRT) certification.
• Cross-Trained staff must attain Post-Primary certification 1 Year (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Performance of Clinical and Research Procedures:

• Work in conjunction with Nuclear Medicine Technologists to perform PET/CT exams.
• Familiar with contrast medications used for CT exams.
• Perform all exams in an efficient manner, with the ability to recognize when to make scan sequence adjustments to enhance images.
• Orient new technologists to attain proficiency of pediatric imaging protocols.
• Consistent email review for Department and Hospital operational updates.

Quality Control:

• Verify exam requests with patient information (the right exam and the right patient).
• Assure exam images have the correct patient data.
• Follow correct procedures regarding warm-up, phantom scanning and shut-down of equipment.
• Check exam orders and exam charges for accuracy; complete RIS assignments accurately and in a timely manner; verify exams are loaded onto Picture Archival Communication System (PACS).
• Acknowledge and respond to performance improvement feedback from Radiology Faculty.
• Track and record scanner data to meet American College Radiology (ACR) requirements.

Patient Care:

• Ensure the cleanliness of scanners and exam rooms; patient exam related items are stocked and prepared in advance to facilitate efficiency.
• Greet patients/parents respectfully, introduce self and role to patient and treat all patients/families in a kind, courteous and professional manner; communicate and explain exam procedures to patients/parents in a clear and concise manner.
• Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment time and accommodate stat or add-on exam requests; communicate with patient/parent throughout the exam and visit to CT Department.
• Discharge patient/parent with appropriate follow-up information.
• Report patient/family customer service issues to Manager in a timely manner.
• Equally share on-call responsibilities with all CT Technologists.

Clinical Safety:

• Adhere to all OSHA regulations, including no eating or drinking in designated patient care areas; adhere to department and hospital patient safety guidelines.
• Ensure Time Outs are conducted before procedure is started.
• Inquire about menstrual status and possibility of pregnancy for female adolescents and teens.
• Immediately report scanner or room equipment malfunctions to scanner field engineers and/or CN Engineering Department.
• Complete mandatory annual reviews on CHEX.

Daily Patient Flow:

• Identify and seek opportunities to perform exams.
• Part of team which coordinate patient throughput to ensure all patients are serviced in a timely and quality-oriented fashion.
• Communicate effectively (orally and written) when handing off department/patient information to incoming staff.
• Confer with faculty and colleagues when confronted with an unfamiliar problem.
• Immediately report personnel issues to manager and/or radiology on-call administrator to ensure continuous staffing and safe environment.
• Consistently review email for Department and Hospital operational updates.

Professional Development:

• Maintain R.T . (R) (CT) A.R.R.T . certification.
• Biennially update CPR certification.
• Attend seminars and in-services.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Initiatives to enhance CT service.

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff):

• Organizational Commitment/Identification: Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
• Teamwork/Communication: Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Performance Improvement/Problem-solving: Contribute to a positive work environment
• Cost Management/Financial Responsibility: Use resources efficiently
• Safety: Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

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