CT Technologist 3rd shift weekends

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Original Date: July 1992

Last Revision: July 2024

JOB SUMMARY: Assists the radiologists and other staff physicians with invasive procedures patient scheduling clerical and image processing functions participating in the CT call plan managing the flow of patients and processes and working in general diagnostic radiology when needed. Performs diagnostic radiology and CT procedures by utilizing equipment and employing techniques and procedures that are appropriate to the entire span of ages served in accordance with accepted standards of practice and demonstrating expertise in limiting radiation exposure to patients and other members of the health care team.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Graduate of an accredited twoyear AMA and ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology required. Must meet all required elements of competency checklists for advancement level and have 6months experience as a registered CT Technologist.

LICENSURE CERTIFICATION and/or REGISTRATION: Registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography. BLS (CPR) certification. Registry eligible for CT allowed and must become registered within 12 months of hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs or assists in performing quality CT and diagnostic and interventional procedures as applicable on all equipment utilized by work assignment. Prepares power injector and IV contrast for administration and administers contrast according to protocol and contrast administration guidelines. Maintains appropriate education and credentials.
2. Maintains coordination of activities with others to accomplish work objectives.
3. Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies; recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergency situations.
4. Maintains knowledge of procedures equipment and systems used to perform job functions. Confirms availability of supplies and readiness of equipment.
5. Ensures accurate patient records via correct data entry validation and archival of images.
6. Provides instruction education and consultation to health care personnel and patients to promote improved quality of patient care.
7. Provides emergency oncall coverage after normal working hours as required.
8. Provides age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age/Development Specific Guidelines for the age groups served when participating in patient care.
9. Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies and recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergency situations and provides oncall coverage after normal working hours as required.
10. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills interpersonal relationships and team building. Follows hospital

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians nurses and other ancillary professional staff when discussing procedures and patients care

Ability to maintain daily schedules

Clinical skills to enable recognition and to function accordingly in relation to priorities of patient needs

Good oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of crosssectional anatomy

Completes 24 hours of required continuing educations every two years

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Potential exposure to infections contagious diseases and the risk of bloodborne diseases

Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents body fluids and wastes

Subject to electrical radiant energy and radiation hazards

Exposure to a variety of electromechanical/power equipment

Possible exposure to odorous chemicals specimens housekeeping cleaning agents and chemicals

Subject to hazards of flammable explosive gases

Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment

Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents injuries and illness) Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

Handles emergency or crisis situations

Subject to long irregular hours

Handles absentee replacement on short notice

Clean work area

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