ARRT/CT

About the Role

This position requires an enhanced knowledge in Computed Tomography (CT) and the specific expertise and skills necessary for maintaining a safe CT environment daily. The role involves providing imaging services and transportation to patients of all ages, including neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide patients and families with thorough explanations and adequate communication.
• Uphold all safety standards related to the assigned position.
• Follow established protocols, practices, and guidelines for the assigned area of expertise to provide quality service.
• Observe JCAHO standards.
• Prioritize customer and patient satisfaction using AIDET principles.
• Collaborate with other departments, modalities, and personnel to provide high-quality care.
• Use I Care principles to ensure proper patient identification, correct exam, and improved patient communication.
• Practice good stewardship with supplies, equipment, and department resources.
• Understand clinical history, supply and exam charges, and follow billing practices.
• Correlate clinical history with the exams being performed.
• Practice radiation safety and follow dose reduction practices.
• Administer contrast/medications according to policy and procedure.
• Perform duties necessary to maintain accreditation.
• Participate in CT quality control and complete appropriate documentation for all CT equipment.
• Maintain, clean, and care for imaging, transport, and office supplies, equipment, and software.
• Instruct and supervise student technologists and new employees as assigned.
• Be available for rotation through any work area/shift and campus where competency has been assessed.
• Facilitate and coordinate services for the assigned area as a charge or lead technologist, serving as a contact person for radiologists, physician offices, and other departments.
• Monitor functions of the area of expertise and/or imaging department needs.
• For Per Diem staff: work one holiday in a calendar year and at least once during a 90-day period; notify the person in charge of any unavailability.
• Function proficiently in the specified area with little or no supervision.

CT 3D Technologist Responsibilities (if applicable)

• Efficiently use the tools available on the workstation and understand the process for developing images for diagnostic purposes.
• Possess advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to 3D imagery.
• Understand the process for sending images to Synapse.
• Be proficient in processing 3D exams with documented formal education or on-the-job training.
• Be scheduled to process 3D exams on a regular rotating basis.

DCH Standards

• Maintain performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Perform compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Adhere to DCH Behavioral Standards, creating positive relationships with patients, families, coworkers, colleagues, and self.
• Perform essential job functions safely for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Identify and reduce unsafe practices to promote safety.
• Use electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet.
• Adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• Be efficient in the use of imaging equipment, office equipment, and related materials.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, and physics as it pertains to CT patient care.
• Graduate of a JRCERT-approved school of radiologic technology.
• Current registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography or registry eligible (registration required within one year of graduation).
• ARRT CT registry eligible or CT registration preferred.
• Formal education or previous on-the-job training in CT recommended.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.