W​/Alt CT Tech ERT; BGH

Reports to the Manager/Director of Radiology. Performs computerized tomography (CT) scans and X‑Ray procedures that require independent judgment at a high degree of precision and skill. Follows physician's orders, protocols and procedures as directed by the radiologist and/or supervising technologist while adhering to department policies.

• MISSION:
  We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES:
  Trust, Respect, Integrity, Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS:
  Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Perform CT and X‑Ray procedures/examinations according to physician orders, department policies, and department protocol.
• Evaluates imaging for technical quality and adjusts as necessary to ensure accurate diagnosis.
• Performs any post processing required and requested by radiologist.
• Exhibits skilled positioning techniques when needed in unusual situations such as trauma or immobile patients to ensure the most diagnostic images possible.
• Consult with the Radiologist to ensure the best and most appropriate protocol is being used.
• Selects technical factors to optimize image quality.
• Uses primary and secondary markers to properly mark images.
• Obtains accurate patient history to ensure patient safety and proper imaging.
• Knowledge of cross‑sectional anatomy.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and exam room.
• Able to load protocols and adjust technical factors on power injector.
• Recognizes pathology and adjusts imaging as necessary.
• Explains procedure to patient, include family if necessary.
• Performing IV injection for contrast media administration; obtaining appropriate allergy history, assessing patient condition, and reporting to the radiology nurse or radiologist as needed; performing CPR and other supportive emergency procedures.
• Performing equipment boot up and shut‑down functions, reporting malfunctions of equipment per department procedures, and maintain equipment accessories in a clean and orderly manner.

• Verify all written orders prior to beginning the procedure and ensure they are scanned in patient's chart.
• Enters accurate patient exam charges to ensure correct patient charging (credit, cancel, revise, add, etc).
• Results procedural information into the RIS in a timely manner.
• Ensures images are in proper file in PACS.
• Notifies appropriate person when corrections on PACS need to be made with images/files.
• Fix any issues with patient files in which the PACS help team is not needed (QA, Merge exam, Merge Patient, Linking exams).
• Request previous imaging and reports from facilities other than Beacon Health System.
• Scan all pertinent documents into patient file on PACS.
• Send images to vendors for post processing or after‑hours results.
• Communicate and provide pertinent information to ordering and referring physicians regarding patient care.
• Assumes responsibility for schedule management and patient flow.
• Identify patients with contrast allergy and/or decreased kidney function requiring pre‑medication or hydration protocols to be utilized.

• Orients and trains new staff.
• Assists students in their clinical education.
• Participates in on‑call coverage on a rotational basis.
• Responsible for wearing radiation badge and turning them in at the end of the wear period.
• Keeps room adequately stocked with linen and supplies.
• Assesses the need for ordering new supplies.
• Examines all supplies for any expired items and removes them from exam area.
• Follows hospital radiation safety regulations and the principle of ALARA.
• Utilizes email appropriately to receive communication as well as communicate to others.
• Accurately badges daily clock‑in/out, PTO, holidays, or call.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the Manager.
• Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by completing other job‑related duties and projects as assigned.

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies, and department specific…