Ct​/Radiologic Technologist

Position: CT/RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
Location: Ganado

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of the Medical Imaging Director, accomplish the Medical Imaging department’s strategic objectives by planning and organizing the assigned functions required to operate and maintain departmental activities and services. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist with radiology functions of a patient care facility, including planning and development of department policy and procedures.

Ensure compliance with all applicable tribal, state, federal laws, policies, and regulations.

Operate all fixed and portable radiographic systems.

Perform duties vital to Diagnostic Radiology and CT services for Outpatient, Inpatient and Emergency Departments.

Assure all patient orders, lab work and consent forms are complete in a timely manner.

Identify and review each patient’s requisition, either hard copy or in the computer system, for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis.

Assess patient condition, ensure patient safety through proper use of table straps and other support devices.

Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and ensure proper film identification on all images.

Coordinate exams with other modalities to ensure patients are processed through the department as efficiently as possible.

Ensure accurate documentation on patients’ chart (i.e., patients’ full name, chart number, date of birth and examinations performed, etc.).Maintain accurate daily patient log documentation.

Initiate applicable “incident reports” in the Meditech Expanse system by end of shift; and report incomplete and incorrect examinations to the incoming shift and to the Medical Imaging Lead Technologist.

Transport patients to other departments as needed.

Respond to on call services in a timely manner.

Prevent excessive radiation doses to the patient and Sage Memorial staff by utilizing A.L.A.R.A. and adhering to department policies.

Assist with quality and safety programs and ensure compliance with hospital accreditation requirements.

Participate in development and review program goals and objectives for the Medical Imaging department

Assist with reviews on Radiology’s Quality Assurance program, which complies with The Joint Commission and Arizona State Statues and conforms with NHF/SMH Quality Assurance plan.

Maintain cooperative communication with other departments.

Communicate with Patient Accounting, when necessary to assure billing is timely and current.

Assist with inventory control and maintain equipment assigned to the department.

Maintain accurate record on equipment preventive maintenance and quality control as necessary.

Maintain all competencies related to radiology and CT as well as maintaining all required professional accreditations.

Perform required examination in a timely manner.

Utilize sterile techniques preventing cross contamination.

Attend regular staff meetings to ensure communication among personnel regarding program-related activities.

Participate in orientation and training to ensure compliance.

Teach/train x-ray students in positioning, radiation protection, patient care, PACS, EMR and workflow.

Assist in teaching and/or cross training x-ray techs in the principles of CT, basic features of the scanner user interface, CT positioning, established scanning protocols, terminology, troubleshooting minor problems with our scanner and its different warmups and tube conditioning routines; reformatting images, the injector and its user interface, CT Angiographic procedures and cleaning and maintaining the scanner (gantry, table, monitors, straps, and injector).Always

maintain confidentiality

Comply with company policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Associates degree or certification preferred in X-ray and CT.Two (2) years progressive work experience in Radiology; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certification in American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography and Computed…