CTCT Techo PRN

The CT Technologist performs examinations in accordance with ACR accreditation practice guidelines and SARH protocols for CT and X-Ray. The CT Technologist works under the guidance of the Lead CT Technologist, the direct supervision of the Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor, Diagnostic Imaging Medical Director, and under general supervision of the Director of Imaging.

Qualifications/Experience

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology with current certification and Licensure in CT.

Experience:

Experienced Radiologic Technologist of 1-2 years cross trained in CT preferred.

Licenses/Certificate:
Valid ARRT certification required, CT highly preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties of the position, provided it does not create undue hardship on SARH.

Uphold and demonstrate “We Care” values in everyday activities and behavior

Demonstrate appropriate awareness of suspected abuse/neglect and take measures to report suspicions.

Identify and plan for safety precautions to prevent patient injury.

Meet departmental standards and competencies as evidence by department-specific documentation.

Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding person, financial, medical or employment of patients, families, and employees of SARH.

Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and SARH.

Must report hazards and initiate appropriate action.

Must participate in safety instructional programs.

Performs diagnostic procedures on patients according to American College of Radiology standards and practices, MQSA, ARRT, and/or ARDMS.

Adapts procedures according to protocol to meet the individual needs of the patient, the provider and the situation

Identifies and performs safety measures according to regulatory agency and policy guidelines

Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by:

Talks with and listens to patients/team members

Appropriately pre-screens patient

Alleviates patient's anxieties

Completes timely clinical documentation

Uses all electronic systems to appropriately manage the patient experience

Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues

Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives.

Organizes multitask workload

Prioritizes tasks/work

Collects/integrates data from multiple sources

Organizes/delivers care for multiple priorities

Develops and maintain human care relationships.

Adapts patient care for diverse populations

Advocates for needs of patients

Refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources

Manages self and resources effectively.

Acknowledges limits of experience and capability

Identifies learning needs and seeks resources

Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately

Maintain clean, orderly environment of care

Ensures traffic control in “sensitive areas”

Seeks out and accepts feedback

Requests assistance appropriately

Applies leadership skills.

Participates in QC and performance improvement initiatives

Manages conflict

Coordinates workflow among co-workers to maintain adequate coverage for scheduled and non-scheduled exams

Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotion.

Provides appropriate information to patient

Assesses for barriers to learning

Uses colleagues as a learning resource

Supports the preceptorship program, student rotations and job shadow experiences

Demonstrates the unit specific skills requisite for unit/patient population served.

See department and modality specific competencies

Performs duties and functions as a CT Technologist.

Obtains and assesses patient history and determines appropriateness and specific protocol. Refers to Radiologists with any questions.

Performs CT Scans according to set protocols with the ability to effectively manipulate and/or adapt technical parameters when needed to obtain maximum image quality.

Maintains knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and…