CT Technologist

Under general direction, the CT Technologist plans, organizes, and directs all technical aspects including equipment and related personnel of the CT department. Directs all clinical/technical aspects of patient care including proper use of equipment required for care of the patient, orientation, and education of personnel, quality improvement, and education along with infection prevention.

RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Review physician orders for accuracy, diagnosis, and applicability to selected CT protocol. Screen patients for contrast allergies, contraindications, and appropriateness that would prohibit or modify the CT exam. Communicate with Radiologists to discuss stat/urgent findings. If modification of a CT protocol is necessary, consult with radiologist to determine appropriate CT exam, and document changes as appropriate in electronic health record (EHR). Ensure other resources such as nursing, anesthesia, and scheduling are in order.
• Interviews patient (two patient identifier), conducts patient screening and obtains medical history pertaining to procedure's clinical criteria. Explains procedure and instructs patient on necessary requirements needed to provide diagnostic images.
• Answers questions, screening, and administration for oral and IV contrast for relevant exams. Administers intravenous injections of contrast material as appropriate, while observing patients for adverse reactions. Assists the physician as needed in performing procedures.
• Properly document images and information with patient identification data and appropriate labeling. Utilizes technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with age specific criteria.
• Completes exam charges and image documentation in a timely manner.
• Performs CT exams ensuring that patient meets radiation safety requirements to ALARA principles
• Assists patient in dressing for exam and attends to patient's physical well-being while transporting to and from exam room and positioning for exam. Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patient's family (as appropriate) regarding the tests performed and evaluates the patient's ability to tolerate.
• Performs quality control testing and reports problems with CT system and workstations to the service engineer/biomed with additional correspondence sent to the physicist and imaging leadership. Maintains various QA compliance including ACR requirements (ex. daily, monthly, yearly QC) and archives. Participates in accreditation imaging requirements.
• Adheres to hospital policies, procedures, competencies, regulatory compliance, infection control, hospital education, new yearly metrics/department goals, patient satisfaction, and fiscally responsible about equipment, supplies scheduling, overtime, etc.
• Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.
• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Must adhere to safety protocols at all times.
• Utilization of assistive devices for lifting is mandatory.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including required vaccinations.
• This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English. Basic computer skills with information technology associated with the position including a familiarity with sending/receiving email, related software, and use of EHR information tools. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to remain flexible to quickly adapt to emergent or urgent situations. Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position. Must be able to take call and respond within 30 minutes.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an ARRT accredited Radiologic Technologist program. Minimum of 1 year of experience as an ARRT (R) Radiologic Technologist required. At least 1 year of experience as an ARRT (CT) Technologist preferred.

Ability to read patient information on papers, computer screens, and physician orders; use a computer screen on a constant basis; perform repetitive motions pertaining to the performance of examinations and the use of equipment; write, operate a computer keyboard, and finely manipulate small objects; concentrate and make efficient and effective decisions; provide services to patients who may be anxious and/or under substantial stress.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R) required. Must obtain ARRT (CT) Technologist within 12 months of hire or transfer. American Heart Association BLS required; May have up to 30 days to earn BLS after date of hire or transfer. For those positions requiring travel, a current valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Safety-Sensitive Position - This is a "Safety-Sensitive" Position as defined by Oklahoma law. As such, please be advised that applicants for this position cannot test positive in pre-employment drug tests (or any drug tests administered after employment begins) for the presence of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive component of cannabis. This is true even if the applicant is in possession of a valid medical marijuana card that otherwise allows the license-holder to legally use and consume medical marijuana. Team Members in "Safety-Sensitive" positions are not permitted to test positive for the presence of THC in any pre-employment drug test, or any other drug test administered after employment begins. This information is provided to applicants as a resource to the application process. This is not a request for any applicant to disclose personal medical information during the application process. If you have any questions about the information in this disclaimer please direct these questions to a member of Human Resources.

This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.

As a condition of employment, vaccinations are required per DRH Policy. Medical and Religious Exemptions are available upon request.