Radiographer II CT

General Purpose of Job

The General Purpose of this job is to utilize ionizing radiation and highly sophisticated computer-assisted technology to produce and evaluate computed tomographic images and related data utilized by physicians for medical diagnosis. Duties include ethical judgment, critical thinking, and collaboration with Radiologists.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Able to perform radiography if licensed with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a radiographer (ARRT RT(R)) and with the Texas Medical Board as a Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT).
• Maintains utmost confidentiality.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ethical business practices and adheres to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Maintains a quality assurance program including quality control procedures to ensure safe and effective equipment operation.
• Maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure techniques.
• Maintains knowledge of and practices good radiation safety techniques.
• Maintains sensitivity to the mental and physical needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring, and patient care skills.
• Verifies patient identification and confirms procedure requested or prescribed.
• Uses good age-specific skills in dealing with the psychosocial, developmental, and physical needs of the patient.
• Verifies patient LMP status when appropriate.
• Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the examination.
• Analyses information obtained during the assessment phase and develops an action plan for completing the procedure.
• Consults appropriate medical personnel to determine a modified action plan when necessary.
• Determines the need for accessory equipment.
• Reviews the medical record and the physician’s request to determine optimal scanning parameters for suspected pathology.
• Verifies that the patient/family have consented to the procedure and fully understands any risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
• Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient/family can understand.
• Administers first-aid and provides life support in emergency situations.
• Affirms the patient’s physical and mental status during the procedure.
• Measures the procedure against established protocols and guidelines.
• Documents any exceptions clearly and accurately.
• Reviews images to determine if additional scans will enhance the diagnostic value of the procedure.
• Notifies appropriate healthcare provider when immediate clinical response is necessary, based on procedural findings and patient condition.
• Reassesses the patient’s mental and physical status prior to discharge from the practitioner’s care.
• Transfers images to “hard copy” or to PACS system as appropriate.
• Archives images to data storage devices according to established guidelines.
• Reviews all diagnostic data for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensures that all procedural requirements are in place to achieve a quality diagnostic exam.
• Refers questions about diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment to the patient’s physician.
• Aids in counseling staff in regard to performance, conduct, attendance, and other related matters.
• Prepares CT staff work/call schedule.
• Ensures new staff receives proper orientation and timely performance/competency evaluations.
• Serves as a resource and support person for CT staff.
• Aids in resolving inter and inter-departmental problems relating to diagnostic CT section.
• Performs weekly inventory of area supplies, orders needed items via computer, prepares purchase order requests for non-inventory items, and forwards to Director for authorization prior to sending to M.M. for purchase.
• Maintains the section in full compliance with all requirements of Federal and State regulatory agencies.
• Provides basic patient care and comfort including good infection control practices, including good hand washing technique, appropriate use of standard precautions.
• Recognizes significant clinical information and historical facts from the patient and medical record, which may affect the examination.
• Recognizes the appearance of normal and abnormal anatomical structures.
• Recognizes examination findings that may require immediate clinical response and notifies the interpreting and/or other appropriate physician.
• Identifies any artifact-producing objects and removes whenever possible.
• Identifies life-threatening situations and responds appropriately.
• Uses oral and written communication skills to interact with interpreting physician.
• Aids in resolving inter and inter-departmental problems relating to diagnostic CT.
• Performs all duties of Radiographer-CT and Radiographer I.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ensures that self and CT staff members assist in the collection of pertinent information regarding equipment, the procedures, and the work environment.
• Ensures that self and CT staff assist in the collection of pertinent data regarding departmental process improvement activities.
• Ensures that services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines.
• Ensures that equipment maintenance and operation comply with established guidelines.
• Affirms assessments of equipment to determine acceptable performance based on established guidelines.
• Reviews protocol and procedure manuals as well as Safety, Risk Management, Radiation Safety, and other pertinent manuals on at least an annual basis.
• Analyzes information collected and recommends whether changes need to be made to equipment, procedures, or work environment; discusses any recommended changes with appropriate supervisor.
• Affirms that QA checks are completed in a timely manner.
• Aids in performing departmental safety inspections.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to service vendors, ensuring all required documentation is completed.