CT Technologist- Senior

STATUS:  Full time            

LOCATION:  Unity Hospital       

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

SCHEDULE: Weekend - Sat, Sun, Monday; 10 am - 10:30 pm

On-Call: 2-3 shifts/month

SUMMARY

 As a CT Technologist-Senior, your ability to empathize with patients, specialized technical skills, and dedication to quality greatly enhance the overall success of CT imaging for diagnostic use in patient care in RRH Radiology. This advanced position will include additional duties and responsibilities that are assigned by the modality supervisor or department manager. Performs Computed Tomography (CT) imaging and assists radiologists in performing CT Interventional procedures, obtaining images of good diagnostic quality while providing maximum comfort and safety to patients undergoing these procedures.      

ATTRIBUTES

• Prior Radiologic Technologist experience.

• Two years of CT Technologist and/or Radiologic experience preferred (combined experience accepted).

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification in Computed Tomography (ARRT-R-CT). 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to work with various software applications.

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for CT scanning and interventional CT-guided procedures.

• Attends hospital and departmental meetings and in-service training.

• Maintains accountability for timely and proper service to patients during unsupervised shifts.

• Provides on-call coverage for the CT Section of Radiology.

• Maintains accountability for proper documentation of exams and related procedures utilizing the Radiant Care Connect EMR.

• Cleans, restocks, and prepares rooms on a daily basis.

• Provides excellent customer service. 

• Verify patient identification and order/requisition; utilizing clinical indications to assess the appropriateness of procedure and consulting with the provider/radiologist for order verification, as needed.

• Administers IV contrast media (they must also be competency assessed on orientation and/or annually)

• Trained in PACS software: send to destinations vRad, Powershare, RAPID, etc.

• Follows direct orders from the radiologist or referring provider for CT imaging and contrast administration via protocol

• Receives verbal orders and documents appropriately in the EMR

• Collaborates with all modalities for mutual patient flow

• Performs transport duties as needed

• Monitor patient status; notify nurse/physician in changes of patient condition

• Employ ALARA principles and radiation safety based on the New York State Bureau of Environmental Protection and Federal Radiation Standards

• Appropriately maintains all CT and accessory equipment

• Provides 3D post-processed images of good image quality 

• All other duties as assigned.

• Senior Responsibilities: 
  •    Trains staff during orientation and on new procedures.
  •    Performs quality assurance duties as assigned.
  •    Performs PACS reconciliations as needed.
  •    Initiates communication process for delays and equipment downtimes.
  •    Orders supplies and maintains par levels as assigned. 
  •    Assists in DNV and DOH inspection compliance and training.
  •    Performs specialty CT imaging.
  •    Participates in department or system committees as assigned. 
  •    Assist the lead or supervisor with maintaining regulatory requirements as assigned.
  •    Manage patient flow in the absence of the Lead technologist and the Supervisor as needed.
  •    All other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two-year college degree in Radiologic Technologist in Applied Science or equivalent.

• Required Licensure/Certification Skills: NYS license in Radiologic Technology.

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT-R). 

• NYS Injection Certification.

• BLS certification.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

R - Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), RT(R) - Registered Radiologic Technologist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of forc