CT Technologist Reg

Facility:
Spalding Medical Center

Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.

Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.

Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. 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. Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
• Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
• Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting. 15% 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.
• Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable 10% 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.
• 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.
• Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
• Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology. Required Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology. ARRT Radiography

ARRT Computed Tomography
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year months experience in Radiology Required and 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.

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 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.

Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure. Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer recommended Quality Control tests.

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