CT Tech-Eligible, Part-Time, Weekend Shift

Job Summary

Performs a variety of procedures applying ionizing radiation according to department policy. Communicates with the physician and other work-related personnel appropriately.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Identifies patients and procedures.
• Communicate with nursing or physician concerning patient.
• Inform nursing of patients that need IV sedation or biopsies.
• Fills out questionnaires on all patients between the ages of 12-55 yrs. old.
• Positions patients accurately for all procedures.
• Patients are transferred and positioned correctly for anatomy to be demonstrated for best visibility.
• Performs procedures correctly using protocol book for reference.
• Studies must be done in a timely manner and taken to the radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible after completion of exam.
• Writes time procedure is finished and filmed on patient board.
• Films must be archived and taken to radiologist for reading.
• Obtains appropriate supplies and prepares room for patient.
• Keeps room cleaned and stocked at all times.
• Adequate supplies and linens must always be available.
• Cleans tables and trays after each patient.
• Uses proper technique when injection IV contrast.
• Ensures IV is working and checked first with an injection of saline.
• Chooses correct method of injection (hand or injector).
• 3D imaging and multiplanar reconstruction.
• Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately.
• Explains CT procedure to patient and/or family member.
• Obtains completed questionnaire and proper history and clinical from patient, floor or physician's office.
• Informs patients and families of all delays.
• Trains co-workers and students.
• Assists other technologists when not busy in assigned CT room.
• Acquires requisition and checks for appropriate clinical.
• Charges procedure, supplies and surgical codes when exam is completed.
• Indicates no-film badge wearing name and fluoro time.
• Adds surgical charges when needed.
• Operates the PAC's system appropriately and verify studies before sending to archive.
• Reports equipment problems to supervisor, in-charge tech and documents confirmation numbers.
• Appropriate forms must be completed for all procedures.
• Fill out contrast sheet on all patients receiving IV and rectal contrast.
• A contrast media form must be filled out on all patients, CT forms must be filled out on all patients.
• Communicates with radiologist to determine appropriate protocols for each exam.
• Correct protocols are utilized as prescribed by the radiologist.
• Procedures must be performed as directed by the radiologist.
• Correct scans as performed.
• Demonstrates recognition of anatomy and pathology as related to scan being processed.
• Perform warm up calibrations.
• Utilizes correct protocols prescribed by the radiologist.
• Performs procedures as directed by the radiologist.
• Corrects scans as performed.
• Performs point of care testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Certification Program. Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Experience - No previous experience required
• In Lieu Of: Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above. Additionally, may be grandfathered from obtaining CT Registration pending state and regulatory requirements.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• ARRT Registered
• CPR
• SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of scanning protocols
• Able to maintain competency needed to perform essential functions
• Proficient in filming from imaging workstation.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic computer skills
• Data entry
• PACS
• EMR
• 3D Imaging preferred

Work Shift

Weekend Shift (United States of America)

Location

Baptist Easley Med Campus

Facility

Baptist Easley Hospital

Department

CT Scan-BEH

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