Radiology- Wellstar Cobb Hospital - CT Tech - Wellstar Cobb Hospital

Orientation hours are nonbillable. NonBillable Hours 36 Wellstar will not accept more than 3 days of RTO Job Summary: Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing various technical procedures requiring independent judgment ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. 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 so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained. Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner. Cleans disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with 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 so that no patient condition deteriorates and no patient suffers undue pain due to error or poor technique. Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately. Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients. Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment. Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed. Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates. Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure. Ensures patients privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure. Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures equipment supplies and techniques based on the age of patients. Organizes schedule time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames. Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams. Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection. 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 preandpost procedural care. Preps the patient for the procedure. Demonstrates and understands sterile technique Maintains competency with venipuncture. Education and Communication Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge Introduce Discuss Explain and Thank you of all patients and family members. Ensures that patients questions concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished prior to the initiation of the procedure. Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees. Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures. Required documentation is concise legible and includes precise terminology. Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment. Completes mandatory departmental and Hospitalwide education without prompting. Quality Control Consistently produces acceptable images as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies. Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion prints CDs as needed. Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS if applicable. Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS. Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist if applicable Operations Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition. Transports patients positions patients and helps them on and off procedure table. Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered. Applies shielding supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available without prompting so that all working time is used for departmental advantage. Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services. Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems. Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other coworkers. Ability to operate all work stations associated with the CT department. Ability to push / retrieve images from the CT console to PACS. Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards. Takes call when necessary Any other duties as assigned. Required Minimum Education: Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology. Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.ARRT RadiographyARRT Computed TomographyBasic Life Support or BLS Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): 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 because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians patients visitors departmental staff and nursing staff. The employee obtains presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis. Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts. Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment. Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times. Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fastpaced work environment. Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. Must be detailoriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers including but not limited to patients families coworkers volunteers and physicians throughout the work shift. Must possess the ability to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices protocols and procedures of the position department and applicable professional standards. Competent in all aspects of CT patient positioning exposure factors and radiation protection. Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure. Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturerrecommended Quality Control tests.Bill rate:90Shift:Night (United States of America)Additional note:Shift: Sat/Sun/Mon 7p7:30 Internal VMS: Workday JR12384