CT TECHNOLOGIST -

Department: CT - SRMC | FTE: 0.10 PRN | Shift: Rotating

About the role

Provide patient services and perform Computed Tomographical Imaging by following assigned protocols for a variety and complexity of exams that include, but are not limited to, Neuro, Musculoskeletal, and Body Imaging. Deliver quality service and positive interaction to colleagues and customers and ensure adherence to all Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.

Responsibilities

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
• Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to exams, patient education, lab results and patient check lists
• Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures
• Observe patient and equipment during procedures; document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisor
• May be required to float to another work assignment/area
• Assist physician with imaging process; follow Radiology Department protocols
• Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARA
• Assist in reception area, scheduling office and/or film library; aid patients and transport them, as necessary
• Maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioning; clean assigned area
• Follow prescribed techniques to administer specific radiation for imaging purposes; adjust equipment; calculate exposure factors; position and immobilize patients, as necessary; use appropriate lead shielding
• Prepare and administer contrast media/agents
• Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents
• Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as required
• Operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices according to department standards
• Under the supervision or direction of a Radiologist, safely and properly retrieve, handle, store, and waste select medications for use during the setup, performance, and cleanup of radiology procedures

Requirements

• Program Graduate with education specialization in Comm on Allied Health (AMA) or Accredited ED Program
• Cross sectional anatomy course completed
• 1 year directly related experience (no minimum experience required)
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days of hire
• CT Certification by ARRT within 2 years
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists License
• NM Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program Licensure (NMMIRTP)
• NMMIRTP CT licensure provisional within 6 weeks (DOP up to 2 years)

Physical Conditions

• Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people
• Working conditions involve significant hazards, including chemicals and bio-hazardous materials requiring PPE
• May be required or is required to perform on-call duties
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Pay

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights, and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials.