CT Technologist - Diagnostic Center

This position is in a clinic environment located at our Diagnostic Center in Danville. 

 

Job Summary:

Computed tomography (CT) integrates scientific knowledge, technical competence and patient interaction skills to provide safe and accurate procedures with compassion. A CT Technologist recognizes patient conditions essential for the successful completion of the procedure. CT Technologists must demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, human physiology, pathology and medical terminology. They must maintain a high degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure technique. CT Technologists must possess, use and maintain knowledge about radiation safety. CT Technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws or lawful institutional policy.

 

CT Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed independent practitioner in the completion of diagnostic, therapeutic, interventional and fusion computed tomography procedures. CT Technologists are the primary liaison between patients, licensed independent practitioners, and other members of the support team. CT Technologists must remain sensitive to the needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring and patient care skills. As members of the health care team, CT Technologists participate in quality improvement processes and continually assess their professional performance.

 

CT Technologists think critically and use independent, professional and ethical judgments in all aspects of their work. They engage in continuing education to include their area of practice to enhance patient care, radiation safety, public education, knowledge and technical competence. 

 

Unit Specific Requirements:

1. Prepares and performs patient procedures following approved protocols
2. Builds new protocols to accommodate physician and radiologist needs
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 alle