CT Technologist, Full Time, 1st Shift

Job Summary

About the role

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Under the direction of the Radiology Director, and Radiologist.

Responsibilities

• Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
• Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis.
• Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.
• Operates CT / X-Ray Equipment to make quality Images / radiographs of designated body parts, utilizing the lowest possible radiation dose.
• Produces high quality radiographs on all patient age groups.
• Explains procedure to patient.
• Position and immobilize patient for procedure.
• Selects appropriate technical factors for specific body part.
• Review images for quality and accuracy of positioning.
• Helps out in Radiology or other departments within Imaging whenever the need arises.
• Affords assistance with Invasive Procedures as needed.
• Sets up room properly for specific procedure.
• PRACTICES PRINCIPLES OF STERILE TECHNIQUE.
• LABEL ITEMS ON TRAYS IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIRED JOINT COMMISSION STANDARDS.
• Selects appropriate procedure trays/instruments needed.
• Obtain images as requested by Radiologist to facilitate diagnosis of disease processes.
• Maintain Patient and Personal safety.
• Provides radiation protection to all patients as needed.
• PRACTICES PERSONAL RADIATION SAFETY MEASURES TO MINIMIZE ANNUAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LEVELS.
• USES APPROPRIATE TRANSFER TECHNIQUES FOR PATIENT CONDITION.
• USE TWO (2) IDENTIFIERS APPROVED BY THE HOSPITAL TO VERIFY PATIENT IDENTITY.
• UTILIZE APPROPRIATE DOSE POSSIBLE IN ALL EXAMS.
• ADMINISTER APPROPRIATE CONTRAST MEDIA AS DIRECTED BY RADIOLISTOR.
• ADMINISTER IV CONTRAST AS DIRECTED BY RADIOLISTOR.
• ASSES PATIENT FOR POSSIBLE CONTRAST MEDIA SENSITIVITY PRIOR TO BEGINNING VENIPUNCTURE.
• PERFORMS VENIPUNCTURE AS REQUIRED FOR PROCEDURES.
• PROPER USE OF POWER INJECTOR.
• PACS COMPLETES ALL EXAMS TIMELY IN PACS AND EMR.
• PROPERLY PERFORMS PROCEDURE FOR MAKING PATIENT CD’S, AS WELL AS VERIFIES ALL INFORMATION IS ON ALL CD’S BEFORE GIVEN OUT.
• VERIFY THAT WRITTEN PHYSICIAN ORDER MATCHES ORDER IN PACS.
• VERIFIES ALL IMAGES ARE IN PACS, SCANS ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, AND ADDS ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN NOTES SECTION AS NEEDED.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, Graduate of an Accredited Diagnostic Imaging Program, ARRT in Radiology (CT preferred)
• Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: ARRT(R) Required, ARRT(CT) preferred
• BLS must be obtained during orientation period
• Experience: Minimum of one-year clinical experience in direct patient care setting preferred.
• Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing task frequently and quickly. Must be able to work in a team environment. Must be able to use a computer terminal, fax machine, and copy machine.