CT Tech Reg, PRN Various - Imaging
Company: SonicJobs
Location: Cartersville
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
Facility: Kennestone Hospital Hours: PRN Various Job Summary:
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be
dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing
safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams
provided by the department according to department procedures. Has
the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality
diagnostic study. Responsible for performing various technical
procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative
in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of
diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the
equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the
procedure. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Equipment
- Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient
receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that
image quality is maintained. - Reports problems regarding
malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that
problem can be corrected in a timely manner. - Cleans, disinfects
and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy
and department cleaning schedule. Patient Care - Verifies proper
clinician order for procedure. - Obtains complete clinical history,
gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating
conditions. - Follows established procedures for the administration
of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and
no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique. -
Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and
right and left marker are utilized appropriately. - Reviews
CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and
releases patients. - Responds to emergency situations and provides
for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life
support equipment. - Assists other technologists in all modalities
when needed. - Observes patient condition and properly evaluates
situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no
patient condition deteriorates. - Verifies correct identity of
patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure
per hospital policy and procedure. - Ensures patient's privacy and
comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient's dignity throughout the
exam/procedure. - Demonstrates competence in the determination and
application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and
techniques based on the age of patients. - Organizes schedule, time
and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within
designated time frames. - Follows physician's instructions when
assisting with procedures and exams. - Demonstrates proficiency
with loading and operating power injection. - Uses critical
thinking skills. - Dialogs with patient/family - Asks clarifying
questions. - Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders. -
Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification
and Time Out process when appropriate. - Demonstrates and
understands pre-and-post procedural care. - Preps the patient for
the procedure. - Demonstrates and understands sterile technique -
Maintains competency with venipuncture. Education and Communication
- Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to
patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety
and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce,
Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
- Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications
are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot
be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure. -
Participates in the orientation and training of departmental
employees. - Provides patients with preparatory instruction and
explanation of procedures. - Required documentation is concise,
legible and includes precise terminology. - Reads email each day
scheduled to work and follows through with assignment. - Completes
mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without
prompting. Quality Control - Consistently produces acceptable
images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits -
Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by
checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies. - Sends
all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CD's as
needed. - Studies that have been reported after hours by
teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable. -
Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS. - Prints
completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to
Radiologist, if applicable Operations - Restocks linens and
supplies, and maintains the department in clean and orderly
condition. - Transports patients, positions patients, and helps
them on and off procedure table. - Performs patient charging
activities on the day the service is rendered. - Applies shielding,
supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. - Willingly
lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and
routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all
working time is used for departmental advantage. - Performs routine
duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with
procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of
services. - Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an
ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of
problems or potential problems. - Maintains an individual
productivity rate equal to other co-workers. - Ability to operate
all work stations associated with the CT department. - Ability to
push / retrieve images from the CT console to PACS. - Maintain
Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency
standards. - Takes call when necessary - Any other duties as
assigned. Required Minimum Education: Graduate of AMA approved
School of Radiology Technology. Required Required Minimum
License(s) and Certification(s): ARRT Radiography 1.00 Required
ARRT Computed Tomography 2.00 Required Basic Life Support 3.00
Required BLS - Instructor 3.00 Required BLS - Provisional 3.00
Required Additional Licenses and Certifications: Required Minimum
Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology Required Less
than 1 year experience in CT Preferred Required Minimum Skills:
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position
requires frequent verbal and written communications with:
physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing
staff. The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical
information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.
Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain
goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts. Must possess
the ability to function independently and under pressure while
still actively participating in a team environment. Position
requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills
at all times. Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful
and fast-paced work environment. Must have the ability to
prioritize appropriately. Must be detail-oriented and have the
capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. Must
have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact
professionally with a variety of "customers", including but not
limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and
physicians throughout the work shift. Must possess the ability to
function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team
member with various work teams associated with the position. Must
be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as
well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the
position, department and applicable professional standards.
Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning, exposure
factors and radiation protection. Must have an understanding of
anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a
procedure. Competent to perform all ACR and
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