RN - CT

Under the clinical supervision of CCC physicians, the CT Laboratory Nurse assists physicians with patient care through patient CT procedures and treatment, general case management and patient education.

• Patient Communication, evaluation, and treatment
• Triage patient telephone calls appropriately.
• This includes directly taking patient calls from the Operator if the patient is experiencing a life threatening emergency.
• Communicate with patients professionally, timely and clearly, making an allowance for patient disabilities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Maintain knowledge of cardiac medications.
• Administer oral or intravenous cardiac medications under physician supervision based on physician approved protocols.
• Call patients with test preparations requested including dye allergy prep and hydration needs in accordance with the physician approved protocols.
• Facilitate communication among CCC physicians, hospital staff, other providers and other CCC departments.
• Prepare orders in consultation with supervising physician.
• Maintain current, accurate and complete patient medical records.
• Chart or supervise the charting of lab results and communicate results to supervising physicians.

Patient Education

• Evaluate the patient education/knowledge level and provide instructions with relation to medications, disease process, procedures and follow-up medical care.
• Teach and monitor patients regarding reduction of cardiac risk factors (i.e. smoking cessation, weight loss, dietary changes, etc.).
• Review noninvasive and invasive protocols with patients prior to procedure or diagnostic test as requested by physicians.
• Instruct patients regarding use of pacemakers, holter monitors and other special equipment if questions arise.
• Review medication regimes.
• Reinforce physician’s care plan with patients and family, as needed.

Medical Assistant / CT Tech Supervision

• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to the Medical Assistants and CT Technologists.
• Train and supervise Medical Assistants and CT Technologists in vital signs, medication list and patient instruction.
• Serve as a primary clinical resource for Medical Assistants and CT Technologists.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain professional nursing affiliations and enhance professional growth and development to keep current in the latest trends in nursing.
• Adhere to all CCC policies and procedures.
• Understand OSHA rules as it pertains to Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Always present a professional appearance and a positive attitude towards patients, the practice and co-workers.