CT Technologist - Cat Scan - Part Time​/Nights - REQ

Job Objective

Job Objective
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Under the direction of Section Supervisor, Assistant Director and Director of Radiology, provides technical skills in the CT Department, Operates CT equipment to produce high quality images. Provides patient care and assists with invasive and non-invasive procedures. Provides technical skills in the diagnostic modality. Delivery of quality health care and customer service, which meets or exceeds expectations to patients, physicians, office staff and visitors.

Cordially and professionally greets all visitors, hospital and professional staff.

• Operates CT scanner, table and gantry.
• Maintains optimal performance and safety of all CT equipment.
• Properly positions patients for CT examinations.
• Properly uses radiation protection for patients and staff
• Follows established protocols and correctly performs ordered exams
• Properly assess patients labs, medications and allergy history
• Assess patients order and or prescription for proper CT examination
• Properly uses barium and iodinated oral contrast.
• Properly administers IV contrast including proper assessment of IV site and use of power injector.
• Properly uses contrast warmer.
• Willing to work in any area and flexible in meeting the needs of the department
• Completes examinations and executes PACS and RIS
• Properly uses oxygen and suction equipment.
• Properly utilize x-ray equipment in diagnostic modality
• Properly uses and maintains crash cart including crash cart log.
• Assists physicians with invasive and noninvasive procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding special needs and behaviors of age specific groups.
• Participates in age specific educational and training programs.
• Performs routine and special image reconstruction as needed.
• Utilizes minimizing radiation dose techniques.
• Effectively manages patient flow.

• Schedules patient appointments.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Orders and stocks supplies.
• Answers telephones.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of CT protocols.
• Knowledge of diagnostic equipment
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
• Knowledge of contrast differences and the ability to identify contrast reactions.
• Knowledge of radiation protection for patients and staff.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of duty to report behavior standard, purpose of the Corporate Compliance hotline and importance of seeking guidance from a supervisor when in doubt regarding possible corporate compliance issue.

Skills

• Ability to operate CT scanner, table and gantry.
• Ability to operate PACS and RIS

Abilities

• Ability to assess patients lab values, medications and allergy history.
• Ability to properly position the patient for CT exams.
• Ability to adjust technical factors relating to the patient’s condition.
• Ability to recognize and report CT equipment failure.
• Ability to set up room for and assist physicians with invasive procedures.
• Ability to use oxygen and suction equipment and maintain crash cart.
• Ability to utilize x-ray equipment in the diagnostic modality

• Accountability
• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Compassion
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork
• Ethics & Values
• Integrity & Trust

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Graduate from ARRT Accredited Radiological Technology Program

Experience

• 2 years experience preferred
• PACS and RIS experience

• CRT from State of California
• RT ARRT
• Fluoroscopy certification
• ARRT in Computed Tomography
• BLS certification
• Venipuncture certification

• Ability to adhere with AVH Absenteeism and Tardiness Policy
• Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy
• Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy
• Ability to adhere to the department dress code
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities
• Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
• Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards
• Conforms to AVH Standards of Excellence
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
• Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working…