CT Tech Temp

Description

Summary:

Responsibilities:

1. Performs exams following modality specific protocols resulting in high quality images using appropriate imaging techniques.
2. Demonstrates working knowledge of any and all modality specific ancillary equipment such as laser camera fluoroscopic equipment contrast injectors QC phantoms Gus cleaning units CR readers PACs/RIS workstations CAD workstations dose calibrators and flood sources.
3. Appropriate storage handling and administration of modality specific contrast agents including barium iodinated oral contrast and intravenous contrast agents.
4. Maintains documentation and ensures accuracy of all pertinent patient and procedural data such as patient history exam title patient demographics laterality markers and modality specific questionnaires and screening tools.
5. Prepares patient for procedure: providing instructions to obtain desired results. Gain cooperation and minimize anxiety as per patient education standards.
6. Applies safety principles to minimize risks to patient self and others. Following establish standards such as Alara Image Gently and MRI safety.
7. Conducts ongoing patient assessment including monitoring of the patients condition and assuming the responsibility for provision of physical or psychological needs during procedures ensuring patient safety. Provides pre and post procedure patient education.
8. Assists as needed to perform modality specific QA/QC procedures ensuring equipment operates within manufacturers and regulatory guidelines.
9. Assumes responsibility of assigned area assuring all rooms are clean stocked with supplies and meets the standards set by each modality.
10. Participates in modality specific PI Plan.
    
11. Contributes to the efficient operation of the department through communication either written or verbal with lead technologist training to equipment patients and other staff members.
12. Attends educational programs related to job responsibilities as required.
13. Maintains all licenses and professional accreditation including society specific CMEs as required.
14. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
15. Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
16. Performs other duties as required.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.

Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital

Org Unit: 1341

Department: CT Scan

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.91 Hourly