CT Technician - MMMC - Day 40 hr

Job Summary

Under direct and indirect supervision, performs computerized tomographic (CT) examinations and procedures in the CT service areas.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs computed tomography studies and procedures.
• Positions patients and provides immobilization means and patient counseling as required.
• Selects technical factors and protocols that result in optimum imaging for each individual patient.
• Reviews orders, prepares schedules and consults with attending Radiologists and Registered Nurses as needed.
• Maintains daily records of exams performed.
• Follows all National Patient Safety Goals.
• Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate criteria before performing the study ordered.
• Ensures accuracy of information and data entry, while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Captures required documentation in Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Prepares, loads, programs and operates the contrast injector.
• Affixes screening patients for contraindications.
• Prepares sterile fields and contrast agents; prepares floor stock medications; ensures sterility of surgical packs, trays and disposables to be used in assigned area.
• Maintains appropriate and adequate supplies during the procedures.
• Affixes assistance with radiologist during procedures; capturing specific interventional CT images and assisting with biopsy specimen collection.
• Operates and understands all features and performance capabilities of the CT systems.
• Post processes CT images as required (reformatted images, 3D, etc.).
• Prepares images for Radiologist interpretation, and transmits images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system.
• Maintains working knowledge of all department equipment and devices.
• Reports equipment malfunctions appropriately.
• Assumes responsibilities for the needs of patient during procedure.
• Prepares patient and maintains intravenous (IV) access.
• Provides service-oriented communication with patient; explaining procedure; answering questions.
• Emphasizes a personalized, individualized, compassionate patient care atmosphere at all times.
• Dismisses patients for transport and/or assists with patient transport at end of procedure.
• Provides instructions on appropriate safety measures to patients, family members, and hospital staff as required; ensures appropriate safety precautions are followed.
• Applies appropriate measures (ALARA Principles) for minimizing radiation exposure.
• Captures and records radiation dose delivered during the procedure.
• Functions as part of resuscitation team during Code Blue and/or Rapid Response Team situations.
• Maintains all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year computed tomography experience in a clinic or acute hospital setting or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in computed tomography.
• Education: Associates degree in radiologic technology or two (2) years experience in a directly related area.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• Radiographer License (Hawaii) required at hire.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Radiography required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.

Additional Requirements

• N/A.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computed Tomography (CT) Certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Primary Location

Hawaii,Wailuku,Maui Memorial - MRI Building

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day

Workdays

• Fri
• Sat
• Sun
• Mon

Working Hours Start

07:00 AM

Working Hours End

05:30 PM

Job Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Department

MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - Cat Scan - 3601

Pay Range

$52.4 - $56.69 / hour