Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

4 weeks ago

Louisville, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) Operates independently and without direct supervision as the technologist responsible for the performance and coordination of all Diagnostic Radiography examinations and Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT Scan) examinations and reconstructions of raw data associated with the CAT Scan examinations.



Duties

Functions include but not limited to:

  • Performs all manner of general radiographic examinations. A thorough knowledge of radiographic positioning and anatomy must be possessed by the Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist.
  • Performs all manner of CT examinations. The CT Technologist must possess knowledge of anatomy and physiology in order to produce the more complex and complicated CT examinations.
  • Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing CT examinations and radiographic examinations requiring injectable contrast and enteric contrast. The radiographer must know the effects and adverse reactions of contrast media.
  • Maintains effective control of Radiology and CT area by coordinating, planning, organizing and executing the daily work potential to expedite workflow patterns within the departments on the wards, ER, and in surgery. Works independently in Surgery, MPU, Pain clinic, and while doing portable examinations. Schedules patient for exams and maintains daily log of patients and procedures to be incorporated into statistical management workload profiles. Enters patients into the Computerized Patient Record System.
  • Performs Quality Control procedures, which may include (but not exclusively) the following:
    • Daily tube warm up and calibration.
    • Lead apron & glove radiation attenuation/penetration survey.
    • Daily computer file maintenance.
    • Reject/repeat film analysis
    • CT air calibrations.
    • CT phantom scans.
  • Keeps abreast of technological advances in the fields of Radiology and CT and incorporates these advances into in-service educational programs for the nursing and physician staff and other technologists on procedures, operation and/or maintenance of new and existing medical equipment. Stays up to date on all Joint Commission Patient Safety goals and how they apply to Radiology.
  • Knowledge of basic nursing practices and first aid as related to radiology including: emergency cardiac arrest procedures, principles of hypodermic, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous injections, sterile operating procedures, and universal precautions.
  • Troubleshoots equipment used in Radiology and CT and is able to make minor repairs and/or adjustments. Exercises extreme caution in the handling and safeguarding of all radiation producing equipment. Must recognize and report major equipment malfunctions within a timely manner to Biomedical service representative.
  • Performs all darkroom procedures such as loading and unloading film cassettes into a Laser Printer. Regularly inspects laser printer and film cassettes, cleans and inspects intensifying screens used in both CR-computed radiography and film cassettes.
  • Supervises and cross trains Radiologic Technologists in the more complex CT procedures on off tours of duty. Supervises and trains rotating x-ray students in CT and diagnostic radiology. Supervises and trains volunteers working within the CT department.
  • Receives and interprets all radiology requests. Inputs pertinent radiology information into computer, and registers requests, cancels, and edits exams via the computerized patient record system (CPRS).
  • Responsible for explaining exams to competent patients.
  • Properly identifies patient images and exams.
  • Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
  • Ability to vary tests or treatment procedures as needed to compensate for patient's age, individual medical conditions, and body habitus.
  • Interviews patient obtaining pertinent medical history and precise medication usage as it pertains to the procedure to be performed.
  • Responsible for Maintaining adequate supplies and pharmaceuticals used in the department.
  • Schedules exams in a manner so as to optimize CT scanner times while maintaining flexibility for emergency case.
  • Confers with radiologist to establish requirements of all CT examinations and advises radiologists of patient's Nephrologic condition (BUN, Creatine). Assists radiologists during CT guided biopsies, drainages, and aspirations. Notifies Radiologist immediately when scans require attention such as ER exams.
  • Is/ May be required to participate in an active on-call schedule or rotate weekends on a regular basis and work in CT or Diagnostic Radiology consistently on the weekly basis.
  • Detailed duties listed within functional statement.


Work Schedule: To be discussed with Hiring Manager
Functional Statement #: 40180-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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