CT Technologist - Radiology-Diagnostic, Varied Shifts, Per Diem

About the role

Provide diagnostic imaging services according to accepted standards and protocols and assure patient safety during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs all diagnostic procedures following policies and procedures established by the department and proper protocol.
• Adjusts patient care based on age-specific needs.
• Uses all equipment properly and in a manner that minimizes hazards of electric shock, burns, and extraneous radiation to patients.
• Determines most suitable position and shields patient for optimum imaging, protocol, and patient comfort. Follows ALARA principle (staff and patient shielding).
• Explains procedures and responds to questions appropriately.
• Scans paperwork into the PACS System and ensures proper paperwork is filled out (IV contrast paperwork).
• Maintains working knowledge of the PACS System.
• Demonstrates knowledge of CD burning.
• Completes patient charges for each exam in a timely manner.
• Transports patients to and from the department.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment and associated checklist.

Special Diagnostic Testing

• Demonstrates competency in performing all procedures and use of the equipment for CAT Scans as assigned.
• Initiates a peripheral IV for patients requiring designated diagnostic testing within the radiology department in accordance with Hospital policy and as assigned after completion of education and competence demonstration.
• Reviews and follows the CT protocol assigned by the Radiologist.
• Keeps dose as low as possible to achieve a diagnostic exam.
• Uses the appropriate protocols for adults and pediatric patients.

Administrative Duties

• Uses computer to access reports.
• Follows protocols for releasing of images.
• Assists with administrative responsibilities of the department to include scheduling appointments, answering the phone, etc.
• Performs all quality control procedures daily as assigned and maintains appropriate logs.
• Orders radiology supplies as directed.
• Participates in annual surveys and inspections.
• Able to teach/aid students.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiology technology.
• Registered/licensed with American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent in education and experience.
• 0-1 year radiology experience.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Required registration: American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT).