CT Technologist Weekend Program Overnights

$10,000 sign-on bonus eligible!

• Accountable for performance of CT scans and post processing according to established clinical protocols, guidelines and department operating procedures
  • Transports patients to and from departments when necessary. Assist in transfer of patients on and off the CT table. Continually monitors patient condition during CT procedure.
  • Works with radiologist in tailoring of protocols to meet patient exam requirements.
  • Follows correct CT Department Technologist workflow (select correct scan room, identifies and documents two forms of identification on each patient, acquire history, verify orders, scan patient, send images to PACs, scan all paperwork and data sheets (eg. history sheet, med‑reconciliation sheets, consent forms), start and complete the case in Rad Net, address QA issues, charge for contrast media and supplies, verify that all images, series and data sheets have been sent to PACs – make sure the number of images is correct, verify exams).
  • Positions patients correctly, using proper immobilization techniques.
  • Performs optimal scans using correct technical factors, shielding and protocols, based on patient diagnosis, history and other relevant clinical information.
  • Uses correct technical factors in accordance with the American College of Radiology (ACR) to use the lowest amount of radiation to get a diagnostic scan.
  • Performs CT angiography, 3D, MIPS, VR, Vessel Analysis, and MPR's, post processing of computer data to enhance exams for radiologist interpretation, using reconstruction software appropriate to the pathology or region of interest.
  • Operates support equipment for CT such as:
    Independent workstation, pressure injector, PACs and Rad Net systems.
  • Initiates IV for administration of contrast media for CT in accordance with department policy and utilizing standard precautions – is IV certified within 3 months of hire.
  • Prepares patient for exams by explaining procedure and by encouraging questions and answering any questions the patient may have.
• Accountable for maintaining good relations when dealing with internal and external customers encountered in daily performance of job (internal customers – fellow staff members, physicians; external customers – ancillary departments, inpatients, outpatients, ER patients and family members)
  • Associated is expected to follow the Advocate Standards of Behavior.
  • Associate uses BOE's when interacting with patients, family members, visitors and staff.
  • Address minor customer complaints. Tactfully resolves complaints, using service recovery.
  • Refers difficult complaints or sensitive issues to higher authority.
  • Provides explanation of delays for testing to patients who are waiting past their scheduled time.
• Accountable for obtaining pertinent patient history to provide the radiologist with adequate information for exam interpretation and to ensure procedural criteria is met
  • Obtains and documents confidential history (eg. lab values – BUN/Creatinine, allergy screening, surgical and dialysis history, etc), from patient, chart or family member, to ensure the appropriateness of the exam as well as administration of contrast media.
  • Obtains contrast injection consent form from patient or family member prior to the injection of contrast material.
  • Accountable for documentation of and charging for supplies used during the performance of exams or procedures.
• Accountable for documentation of all patient information on appropriate forms for department records related to preservation of patient records, patient statistics, billing information and supplies
  • Assists in scheduling of exams.
  • Documents confidential patient history to ensure appropriateness of exam and contrast media.
  • Documents patient charge data, modifying and initiating charges as procedure modifications are made per the radiologist or ordering physician.
  • Documents any allergic reaction, IV extravasations and initiates incident report regarding staff or patient situations.
  • Maintains appropriate inventory levels of supplies, notifies ordering personnel in a timely manner when supplies need to be ordered.
• Accountable for being compliant with established Accrediting Organization,…