CT Technologist 1, Inpatient

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500251 Imaging Sciences-CT

Work Shift:

UR - Night (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCE 213 H

Compensation Range:

$33.00 - $42.90

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Performs CT exams by following and verifying referring provider orders and remaining in compliance with the Imaging Sciences department and all governing bodies.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:

Please refer to the Career ladder below.

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Systems: Medical Record (eRecord)
• Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS)
• Radiology Information System (RIS)
• Patient transport
• Communication systems
• CT scanners: Philips Brilliance 16, 64, iCT (256) Ingenuity (128), and Siemens Flash.
• Medrad Injector- Stellant Computers with general office products, database management software, patient tracking systems and post processing software.
• Patient Insta-Dose, Point of Care Testing (POCT) instrumentation for pregnancy and creatinine.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Identifies patient service requirements.
• Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed.
• Prepares patient for radiological/CT procedures by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices.
• Moves equipment into specified position; adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Ensures proper imaging techniques related to patients age and ability to understand procedure (sight, hearing needs, ability to cooperate) to ensure image quality is successfully obtained.
• Performs procedures by following and verifying referring provider's orders.
• Applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.
• Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.
• Prepares and maintains accurate documentation. Maintains production and quality of CT images by following established standards, orders, protocols and procedures.
• Practices radiation protection techniques (ALARA), using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors and automatic exposure controls.
• Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.
• Troubleshoots and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to safety policies.
• At an advanced level, may train new employees or lead day to day work activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of formal training in an approved school of radiologic technology.
• Maintains current NYS licensure and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) certification with CE credits as required.

NOTE:

• This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit management from assigning other work as required.

CAREER LADDER:

• Three bands which are differentiated by level of independence, supervision required, ability to precept new employees in the use of all equipment, and the ability to lead and meet established departmental goals.
• Band One (9510): Non- certified CT technologist - Technologists new to the CT department who require training as well as regular direct supervision or guidance from a more senior technologist. This generally involves orientation to the department's infrastructure, policies, protocols, workflows, procedures and routines. Is responsible for performing I-stats, pregnancy tests, starting IV's, scanning patients in a safe and efficient manner, injecting IV contra