CT Technologist

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Work Shift
Night (United States of America)

Job Summary

• Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a FT Night Registered CT Technologist .
• The days and hours for the position are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:00pm - 7:30am .
• This position will receive evening and night shift differential and CT specialty differential.
• Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care by performing all exams according to department procedures.
• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for the procedure.

Sign On Bonus

• Position is eligible for Sign On Bonus and Relocation
  

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Equipment

• Adjusts technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

Patient Care

• Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers exam data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for safe administration of contrast medias.
• Ensures proper patient identification and correct use of right/left markers.
• Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and maintains life support equipment and crash cart.
• Assists technologists in all modalities as needed.
• Observes patient condition and evaluates situations requiring physician intervention.
• Verifies patient identity using two unique identifiers per policy.
• Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains dignity throughout procedures.
• Demonstrates competence in selecting procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to meet required time frames.
• Follows physician instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• Demonstrates proficiency with power injector operation.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Conducts dialogue with patients and families.
• Asks clarifying questions and seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Understands and documents preprocedural verification and Time-Out when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care.
• Preps the patient for procedures.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
• Maintains competency with venipuncture.

Education and Communication

• Explains purpose and nature of exams using AIDET to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
• Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when necessary.
• Participates in orientation and training of staff.
• Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
• Documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
• Reads email each scheduled workday and completes all assigned tasks.
• Completes all mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education.

Quality Control

• Consistently produces acceptable images per radiologist feedback and quality audits.
• Ensures equipment is fully operational by checking calibration and operating deficiencies before each use.
• Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs as needed.
• Prints and scans teleradiography studies after hours when applicable.
• Completes all studies in RIS prior to completing them in PACS.
• Prints completed teleradiography log sheet and submits to Radiologist when applicable.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains a clean, orderly department.
• Transports and positions patients and assists them on and off the procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.
• Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
• Lends knowledge and assistance willingly and proactively.
• Performs clerical and support duties to maintain continuity of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed and reports potential issues promptly.
• Maintains productivity equal to other coworkers.
• Operates all workstations associated with the CT department.
• Pushes/retrieves images from the CT console to PACS.
• Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
• Takes call when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology - Required

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology - Required
• Less than 1 year experience in CT - Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Excellent communication skills due to frequent interaction with physicians, patients, visitors and staff.
• Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
• Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
• Must function independently and under pressure while participating as a team member.
• Provides excellent customer service at all times.
• Able to perform effectively in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
• Must prioritize appropriately.
• Must be detail oriented and able to multitask effectively throughout the shift.
• Must communicate professionally with various customer groups including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
• Must function independently while remaining a productive team member.
• Must comply with all hospital policies, protocols and professional standards.
• Competent in all aspects of CT including patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
• Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect image quality.
• Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer-recommended quality control tests.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• ARRT Radiography - Required
• ARRT Computed Tomography - Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association - Required

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