Senior CT Technologist

Under direct and indirect supervision, performs computerized tomographic (CT) examinations and procedures in the CT service areas.

Responsibilities

• Performs computed tomography studies and procedures.
• Positions patients and provides immobilization means and patient counseling as required.
• Selects technical factors and protocols that result in optimum imaging for each individual patient.
• Reviews orders, prepares schedules, and consults with attending Radiologists and Registered Nurses as needed.
• Maintains daily records of exams performed.
• Protocols orders from Protocol Worklist prior to releasing orders for scheduling.
• Follows all National Patient Safety Goals.
• Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to performing the study ordered.
• Ensures accuracy of information and data entry while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Captures required documentation in Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Prepares, loads, programs, and operates the contrast injector.
• Assists with screening patients for contraindications.
• Prepares sterile fields and contrast agents; prepares floor stock medications; ensures sterility of surgical packs, trays, and disposables to be used in assigned area.
• Maintains appropriate and adequate supplies during the procedures.
• Assists radiologist during procedures; capturing specific interventional CT images and assisting with biopsy specimen collection.
• Operates and understands all features and performance capabilities of the CT systems.
• Post processes CT images as required (reformatted images, 3D, etc.).
• Prepares images for Radiologist interpretation and transmits images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system.
• Maintains working knowledge of all department equipment and devices.
• Reports equipment malfunctions appropriately.
• Assumes responsibilities for the needs of patient during procedure.
• Prepares patient and maintains intravenous (IV) access.
• Provides service-oriented communication with patient; explaining procedure; answering questions.
• Emphasizes a personalized, individualized, compassionate patient care atmosphere at all times.
• Dismisses patients for transport and/or assists with patient transport at end of procedure.
• Provides instructions on appropriate safety measures to patients, family members, and hospital staff as required; ensures appropriate safety precautions are followed.
• Applies appropriate measures (ALARA Principles) for minimizing radiation exposure.
• Captures and records radiation dose delivered during the procedure.
• Functions as part of resuscitation team during Code Blue and/or Rapid Response Team situations.
• Maintains all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned.
• Accepts responsibilities of direct supervision of student technologists during their clinical assignments.
• Rotates and shares on call responsibilities for CT service areas.
• Orients and trains (mentors) new personnel regarding subsection operations as needed.
• Pursues ongoing continuing education.
• Attends departmental meetings and/or in-service presentations as needed or required.
• Reads and initials minutes of such meetings when excused absence precludes attendance.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years successful CT technologist experience.
• Associates degree in radiologic technology; or two (2) years of directly related experience.
• Radiographer License (Hawaii).
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
• Radiologic Technologist Certification.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Computed Tomography.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years successful CT technologist experience.
• Documented technical leadership and CT mentoring.
• Bachelors degree in allied health care, or related field.

Schedule

• Shift: Variable
• Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
• Working Hours Start: 10:30 AM
• Working Hours End: 09:00 PM
• Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call

Pay

$57.81 - $59.77 / hour