CT Technologist MP

Responsibilities

• Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment.
• Competency in the field of CT.
• Positions patient for diagnostic imaging according to department procedures, training, and machine requirements.
• Operates imaging equipment, determines and sets exposure factors, sets technique utilizing all relevant factors to ensure accurate and quality images with minimal and acceptable repeat rates.
• Uses computer image processing to select and optimize images.
• Processes and presents images and related patient information to radiologist for diagnosis.
• Affords patient transport by moving patients using standard procedures.

Documentation

• Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.
• Identifies patient by checking patient's I.D., full name and medical record number according to department procedure.
• Reviews patient chart and orders to insure correct examination.
• Limits images completely with demographic, position and other needed documentation.
• Logs activities, gathers charging information and charges exams as required.
• Fulfills department and hospital procedures and policies.
• Performs quality control and quality assurance, records results and reports variance from normal equipment function.
• Performs medication reconciliation on patients receiving IV contrast media.

Personal & Patient Care and Safety

• Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others.
• Protects patients and others in the area by using proper machine settings and radiation safety standards.
• Promotes universal and blood and body fluid precautions, and sterile practices according to procedures.
• Communicates and uses knowledge of related anatomy and physiology to insure appropriate and effective care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Maintains awareness of patient status and takes appropriate actions to meet their needs.
• Starts IV’s using proper technique and administers medications under the direction of the LIP.

Professional Behavior

• Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance, and attitude that leads to physician, patient and co-worker respect and confidence.
• Informs and educates patient and/or family of all needed information concerning the exam performed.
• Uses professional judgment and presents a professional image of competency to customer and staff.
• Maintains professional appearance, punctuality, flexibility, confidentiality and guest relations.
• Handles stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes.
• Takes personal initiative to maintain current in education (journals, books, in-services seminars, etc.) in all specialty areas assigned.
• Participates in presenting professional information to colleagues.

Qualifications

• Education: As required to obtain ARRT.
• Experience: One-year previous experience in the field of CT preferred.
• Skills: Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

Skills

• Licensure: National registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiology (ARRT-R) or Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N) required.
• CT certification (ARRT-CT) required within six months.
• Licensure: Current state license in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine required for all employees who perform this job in the state of Oregon.
• Licensure: Current Radiologic Technologist Certification required for all employees who perform this job in the state of Washington.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.