CT Technologist- Pennsylvania Hospital- FT Evenings

About the role

Performs a variety of CT imaging procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with patients in the successful accomplishments of their imaging needs.

Responsibilities

Equipment

• Responsible for the utilization of CT equipment to ensure care and safety of patient undergoing treatment and the use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients
• Follows and completes the established quality control on equipment
• Exhibits skill sets to demonstrate proper use of equipment
• Demonstrates knowledge of troubleshooting

Education

• Possess knowledge and exhibits competency of procedures performed in the department and is able to appropriately respond to questions/concerns the patient or family may have
• Attends all mandatory meetings and inservices to maintain competency training
• Maintains current CPR certification
• Maintains ARRT/CT certification; CT certification within 1 year of hire date
• Participates in training of new staff members and students

Clinical

• Introduces self to patient
• Verifies patient identity
• Verifies patient's understanding of process and informed consent of procedure
• Practices medical and surgical aseptic techniques
• Reviews and verifies clinical history
• Obtains lab results
• Performs vein puncture
• Provides documentation that adheres to protocol and policy
• Uses professional expertise to adapt imaging procedures to improve diagnostic quality
• Monitors image data for technical and diagnostic acceptability
• Maintains ALARA standard
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of allergic reaction or other emergency
• Monitors and controls workflow

Clerical

• Utilizes IDX appropriately and efficiently
• Documents patient information
• Provides patient and referring physician with appropriate documentation for medication reconciliation
• Possesses exceptional phone skills
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Tracks and verifies patient information

Management

• Performs job duties and responsibilities in a manner that reflects the highest professional and ethical standards
• Performs all assigned tasks consistent with section protocols
• Understands and promotes teamwork
• Communicates with team members and other staff members effectively
• Consistently reviews status of patient order queue in IDX
• Anticipates and prepares for patient needs
• Follows dress code guidelines
• Follows attendance/lateness guidelines
• Ensures CT rooms are well stocked, clean and ready to receive patients at all times
• Attends section meetings, stays abreast of changes within Department and section
• Monitors workflow

Performance Improvement

• Participates in performance improvements and continuous quality improvement activities

Safety

• Demonstrates and maintains rules and regulations of the TJC and the State of Pennsylvania
• Follows hospital and Radiology safety programs
• Maintains awareness of local fire and safety regulations

Qualifications

Required Credentials

• Cert in Thnatlgy-Dth-Dying-Brv
• CT certification within 1 year of hire date
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology (college attended or hospital trained)

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy.