CT Technologist (PRN)

Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary

* Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a PRN Registered CT Technologist.
* This position will work as needed hours to meet patient care needs.
* Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
* Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
* Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care by performing all exams per department procedures.
* Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
* Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.
* Able to independently perform job functions.
* Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Equipment

* Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique to ensure the patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.
* Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly to supervisor or service provider.
* Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

Patient Care

* Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
* Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
* Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias safely.
* Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and appropriate right/left markers.
* Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
* Responds to emergency situations and maintains crash cart and life-support equipment.
* Assists technologists in all modalities when needed.
* Observes patient condition and evaluates the need for physician intervention.
* Verifies correct identity of patient using two unique identifiers per policy.
* Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
* Demonstrates competence in the appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
* Organizes schedule, time and priorities to ensure required activities are accomplished on time.
* Follows physicians' instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
* Demonstrates proficiency with power injector operation.
* Uses critical thinking skills.
* Dialogs with patient/family.
* Asks clarifying questions.
* Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
* Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time-Out process when appropriate.
* Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care.
* Preps the patient for procedures.
* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
* Maintains competency with venipuncture.

Education and Communication

* Clearly explains the purpose and nature of exams using AIDET to minimize anxiety and increase cooperation.
* Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved.
* Participates in orientation and training of department employees.
* Provides preparatory instruction and procedural explanations.
* Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology.
* Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through on assignments.
* Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

* Consistently produces acceptable images based on radiologist feedback and quality audits.
* Ensures equipment is fully operational before each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
* Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion and prints CDs as needed.
* Prints and scans after-hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable.
* Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
* Prints the teleradiography log sheet and submits it to the Radiologist when applicable.

Operations

* Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.
* Transports, positions and assists patients on and off the procedure table.
* Performs patient charging activities on the day of service.
* Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
* Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others when requested and when time allows.
* Performs clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and service quality.
* Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly reports issues or potential problems.
* Maintains individual productivity equal to coworkers.
* Operates all workstations associated with the CT department.
* Pushes and retrieves images from the CT console to PACS.
* Maintains Joint Commission and regulatory agency standards.
* Takes call when necessary.
* Performs any other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education

* Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology - Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

* ARRT Radiography - Required
* ARRT Computed Tomography - Required
* Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association - Required

Required Minimum Experience

* Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology - Required
* Less than 1 year experience in CT - Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

* Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent interactions with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and nursing teams.
* Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
* Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
* Must function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.
* Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
* Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment.
* Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
* Must be detail oriented and able to multitask effectively.
* Must communicate professionally with a wide variety of customers including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
* Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
* Must comply with all hospital policies and professional standards.
* Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
* Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect procedure quality.
* Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer-recommended Quality Control tests.

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