Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Perform CT and XR, every other weekend, holiday and on call rotation.

*Sign On Bonus: $10,000 for Full Time New Hires*

POSITION PURPOSE

Operates computerized tomographic (CT) scanners to obtain images for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies and disease.  Prepares patients for procedures, administers oral and intravenous contrast media, operates scanners according to protocol using ALARA techniques.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Education: Requires Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience. ARRT(R) registered.

Experience:  Prefer 6 months of CT and or diagnostic imaging experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Using department guidelines/protocols, physician recommendations and personal judgment , technologists shall review patient charts and radiological history for each individual patient to determine proper protocol based on the physician’s order, patient history, and to identify any contraindications to oral and or intravenous preps.

Adheres to department policy for identifying patients before beginning any diagnostic or interventional procedure.

Transfers patients to CT table, assists patients with positioning and applies immobilization and support devices as necessary. Explains procedure, instructs and reassures the patients, using care, courtesy and tact.

Reviews patient history sheets with patient, clarifying any questionable entries and completing any areas left blank by the patient.

Applies knowledge of human anatomy and understanding of patient's condition to determine appropriate CT Scanning techniques and to assure accurate, high quality images for diagnostic interpretation.

 Administers contrast media, per protocol, and radiologists and or referring physician orders, for CT examinations following established sterile techniques and methods. Monitors patient for adverse reactions to contrast media.

Observes case progress and patient condition before and during performance of diagnostic procedures, recognizing changes that may require emergency actions and initiating appropriate responses.

Demonstrates knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and practices with respect to sterile, isolation and aseptic techniques to prevent contamination, and maintains documentation of infection control procedures and activities.

 Applies knowledge of potential radiation hazards and observes appropriate radiation safety regulations.

 Assists other in maintaining cleanliness of patient and staff areas.

Demonstrates proven competencies in operating the scanner controls/table and peripheral devices including, manipulation of techniques, tube warm up and calibration,  remote access to applications and service, EKG machine and contrast power injector.

 Documents reactions, complications and follows up with phone calls to the patient’s referring physician and nursing unit as as required by departmental policy.

Burns CD’s as required and requested by departments, patients and physicians using the PACS and or PACS Cube devices.

Maintains required files and records for equipment and patients.

 Notifies appropriate personnel immediately when the equipment malfunctions and/or needs repair (ie I-Link). Ensures necessary maintenance and repairs are completed in efficient and timely manner.  Notifies manager and department lead or coordinator immediately in the event of a machine failure or downtime.

Schedules CT examinations in order to ensure smooth flow and optimal utilization of equipment.

 Performs the duties of a general diagnostic radiologic technologist as required

for their site, shift (eg; Livingston, Saline) and/or assignment. (refer to job     description N0918, Radiographer).

 Maintains ARRT registry by obtaining necessary continuing education credits.

 Maintains BLS competency as evidenced by attendance at an annual BLS review.

 Demonstrates proficiency in veinpucture policies and techniques. 

Maintains competency in all CT specific procedures and protocols, other than those listed below.  If a specific procedure is not performed routinely at the technologist’s home site, annual or semi-annual schedule modifications may be required (e.g assignment to the AA campus) as determined by the SDL.

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