CT Technologist-Interventional Radiology

Major Responsibilities

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  Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient. Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing
  
  
  
  
  exam
  
  
  
  
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  Contacts
  
  
  
  
  ordering provider when there are discrepancies.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Properly
  
  
  
  
  identify
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  (Using two patient identifiers)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  assist
  
  
  
  
  patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures. Prepares patients for the procedure with a full explanation and documents on
  
  
  
  
  appropriate worksheets
  
  
  
  
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  Interviews
  
  
  
  
  patients for a complete medical history. Reviews in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMRs to obtain pertinent clinical history. Records medical history on requisitions. Correlates other test results and laboratory data with
  
  
  
  
  exam
  
  
  
  
  being performed.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols. On request, records contrast type and amount.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed. Recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes any
  
  
  
  
  additional
  
  
  
  
  , reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Performs basic patient care functions.
  
  
  
  
  Informs
  
  
  
  
  
  
  appropriate nursing
  
  
  
  
  personnel of any changes in the patients condition. Initiates life support measures for patients when necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Assists
  
  
  
  
  in code blue procedures during medical emergencies.
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Performs CT scanning and
  
  
  
  
  assists
  
  
  
  
  Radiologist/PA during invasive procedures.
  
  
  
  
  Practices
  
  
  
  
  proper sterile technique in the preparation of necessary supplies. Performs all invasive procedures
  
  
  
  
  in accordance with
  
  
  
  
  bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Is authorized to
  
  
  
  
  obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Practices
  
  
  
  
  principle
  
  
  
  
  of radiation safety for self, employees,
  
  
  
  
  patients
  
  
  
  
  and family members. Follows
  
  
  
  
  appropriate radiation
  
  
  
  
  safety standards
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer precautions. Maintains
  
  
  
  
  knowledge
  
  
  
  
  and skills
  
  
  
  
  required
  
  
  
  
  to work safely in an environment that can create significant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious
  
  
  
  
  disease
  
  
  
  
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  Adheres to the hospital fire and safety procedures. Attends all in-service classes and completes all required safety modules.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Performs work in
  
  
  
  
  an accurate
  
  
  
  
  and
  
  
  
  
  timely
  
  
  
  
  manner in periods of crisis and emergency situations where time is critical. Rotates shifts as required including call back, holidays, and weekends. Adheres to the Atrium Health attendance policy by being punctual and taking measures to prevent absences.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Operates radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplies. Documents contrast administration in
  
  
  
  
  the MAR
  
  
  
  
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  Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Keeps area completely stocked. Cleans all work areas to promote cleanliness in the workplace.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Assists other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a CT scan.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Certification / License

ARRT certification in Radiology or NMTCB for Nuclear Medicine and advanced registry from the ARRT in CT required.




BLS




required.

Work




Experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Must meet all required elements of competency checklists for advancement level.

Physical




Requirements




and Working




Conditions

Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients,




equipment




and supplies. Occasional standing, walking, and sitting during normal operation.




Frequently




may be




required




to stretch,




bend




twist,




squat




or kneel in the daily operation of the CT department. May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the day such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs




, being




near moving equipment. Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation.

DISCLAIMER

All




responsibilities




and requirements are subject to




possible modification




to




reasonably accommodate




individuals with disabilities.

This




job




description in no way states or implies that these are the only




responsibilities




to be performed by an employee occupying this




job or position




.




Employees




must follow any other job-related instructions and




perform any other job-related duties requested by their




leaders




.

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