CT Trainee

Job Description

Profile Code:
CT Trainee
Profile Name:
CT Trainee
Summary:
Produces Computed Tomographic images of designated anatomical areas as ordered/directed by a licensed physician/provider, according to established practices and procedures. CT trainees are only to perform CT imaging protocols independently after demonstrating full competency in designated anatomical area/protocol. The CT Trainee will be supervised by an RT (CT) registered CT Technologist.
Position Profile Details
Position Description

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Produces Computed Tomographic images of designated anatomical areas as ordered/directed by a licensed physician/provider, according to established practices and procedures. CT trainees are only to perform CT imaging protocols independently after demonstrating full competency in designated anatomical area/protocol. The CT Trainee will be supervised by an RT (CT) registered CT Technologist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

•High School required.

•CT trainee must be certified and registered in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, or Radiation Therapy and be eligible for CT certification board.

•1 year experience in boarded modality preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

•Current New Jersey DEP license required.

•ARRT and/or NMTCB required.

•American Heart Association BLS required.

•IV certification required within 90 days of hire.

•CT certification required within 1 year of hire.

Physical Requirements:
N: Never O: Occasionally (0%) F: Frequently (20%-80%) C: Constantly (>80%)

Lifting 0lbs

F

Standing

F

Sitting

O

Lifting 20-50lbs

O

Climbing

N

Kneeling

O

Lifting>50lbs

O

Crouching

O

Reaching

F

Carrying

O

Hearing

F

Walking

F

Pushing

F

Talking

O

Vision

F

Environmental Conditions:

Noise

O

Varied Temperatures

O

Cleaning Agents

F

Noxious odors

N

Patient Exposure

F

Operative Equipment

F

Position Responsibilities

•Produces high quality diagnostic, Computed Tomography images prescribed by a licensed physician/provider in a timely manner.

•Accurately identifies patient to requisition 100% of the time utilizing Inspira HRO safety tool Red Rules- patient identification.

•Transports patients to examination room and transfers patient to CT table, if necessary.

•Utilizes immobilization devices as required for safe imaging.

•Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.

•Provides radiation protection equipment (including proper collimation) for patients in accordance with regulatory standards.

•Utilize iCARE- explains procedures to patients and families and addresses any concerns.

•Processes all images and evaluates images for technical quality.

•Prepares images and necessary documents for interpretation by a radiologist or privileged physician/provider including an appropriate reason for the examination.

•Practice of imaging procedures is demonstrated by compliance with approved departmental technical procedures, i.e., scanning protocols as appropriate to the ages of the patients serviced (neonate, pediatric, adult or geriatric).

•Demonstrates knowledge of proper examination sequencing and preparations as appropriate to the ages of the patients served (neonate, pediatric, adult or geriatric).

•Assists the radiologists, other licensed physicians/providers and nursing personnel performing procedures in conjunction with CT equipment, such as, localizations and special procedures, after completing Inspira HRO safety tool Red Rule- time out.

•Utilizes understanding of cognitive, emotional, physical, and mental development to interpret patient statements and behaviors.

•Prepares and administers oral, rectal, urological, and intravenous contrast agents according to approved protocols.

•Utilize Inspira Policy Tech for selecting the proper protocol, policies, and guidelines based on the imaging order and safe patient handling.

•Knows his/her role should an emergent situation arise.

•Records all patient information properly, including a complete history form with contrast information, scanned into PACS.

Licenses & Certifications

Cert Name

State

Title

Country

Required?

Importance

Registered Radiologic Tech ARRT

N

MEDIUM

Competencies

Competency Name

Required?

Importance

Education

Degree Name

Major (Not avail)

Grad Req'd?

Required?

Importance

High School

N

Y

IMPORTANT

Work Experience

Skill

Min Yrs Exp

Required?

Importance

Experience in boarded modality

1

Y

IMPORTANT

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