(Baylor) CT/X-ray Technologist

Job Summary

Performs technical procedures to obtain diagnostic exams of various portions of the body using recognized radiographical techniques and CT protocols to assist physicians in diagnosis of diseases and injuries with a minimum of ionizing radiation being applied. Exhibits the values of F.I.R.S.T. (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

 

Essential Functions 

1. Prepares and performs patient procedures following approved protocols
2. Builds new protocols to accommodate physician and radiologist needs system wide.
3. Performs patient examination to ensure the delivery of quality care
4. Contributes to the efficient operation of the department.
5. Orders all supplies and keeps stock of supplies.
6. Maintains professional development and education.
7. Assists in the clinical training of radiologic technology students.
8. Trains staff technologist as well as new hire technologists to keep them updated on changes.
9. Priorities outpatients, inpatients, and ED patients to achieve ultimate outcomes
10. Accommodates all emergency add on exams in a timely manner.
11. Follows and adheres to Stroke Readiness protocols set by EMRMC.
12. Prioritizes stroke patients to adhere to all mandated stroke protocols. Performs all stroke patients in a provided time frame to ensure best possible care and outcome for stroke patients.
13. Responsible for Radiation Protection of self, patients, and general public using ALARA principles.
14. Records patients’ radiation dose accurately on PACS for every Computed Tomography scan performed.
15. Maintains accurate department records. Records appropriate information of contrast in patient charts for all contrasted studies. Records hand off intervention for all patients to provider’s nurses and providers with accurate information of studies completed. Records all Special Intervention charting for patients receiving procedures.
16. Obtains consent and proper orders to perform Special Intervention Procedures. Reviews and informs patients of all pertinent information pertaining to procedure they will have performed.
17. Prepares a proper sterile field using to assist Radiologist to perform Special Intervention Procedures, following proper sterile technique requirements to ensure the patient has the best possible outcome.
18. Schedules all Special Intervention Procedures with scheduling and coordinates with ordering physicians to communicate appropriate times and orders for patients to receive appropriate exams. As well as obtaining approval from Radiologist to perform Special Intervention Procedures. Scheduling Pathology to assist with Special Intervention when appropriate.
19. Considers the age of the patient served, applies knowledge of growth and development and age-specific techniques through the life-span (neonates/infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) in planning and implementing care. 
20. Prepares contrast appropriately for each individual patient based on weight based dosing protocols.
21. Ensures all patients with contrast allergies are pre-medicated appropriately following 13 hour pre-medication requirements approved by Radiologists. Educates physicians and patients on correct dosing and medications needed to allow the patients to have the best possible outcome with contrast allergy. Follows protocols on treatments of contrast allergy in the event a patient has a reaction to contrast.
22. Responsible for charging for all contrast used.
23. Responsible for charging for all labs performed and entering them into patient charts.
24. Responsible for charging for all biopsy and aspiration specimens sent to the lab.
25. Responsible for checking Physician orders and ensuring appropriate documentation for all patients. Responsible for recognizing what order is appropriate for patients’ diagnosis and making sure the correct exam is performed based on the patients’ needs and diagnosis.
26. Responsible for checking all current medications of each patient. Responsible for knowing what medications are contraindications for contrast and educating patients on how to continue medications after receiving contrast. Responsible for knowing which medications need to be instructed to hold for appropriate time frames before Special Intervention Procedures.
27. Competent in starting IV’s, maintaining IV’s, checking charts, checking allergies, and checking orders and lab values.
28. Competent in using the Istat and entering lab values obtained from Istat.
29. Able to calculate GFR value based on the patient's creatinine value.
30. Accurately documents any event that contrast extravasation may occur as well as communicating events to the ordering physician as well as the patient’s nurse to ensure proper care.
31. Appropriately treats contrast extr