Ct​/Xray Technologist

Job Details

Job Location:

Prairieville, LA 70769

Summary:

The CT/Xray Technologist is responsible for efficiently providing high quality imaging, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization, while striving to minimize patient wait times and provide superior service.

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Job Specific

• Able to demonstrate the following core competencies: assessment, technical skills, communication, critical thinking, interpersonal skills, planning, intervention, evaluation, flexibility, organizational skills and professional accountability.
• Efficient time management skills with ability to anticipate workflow and perform synchronous tasks to meet productivity, quality, health, and safety standards.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, and other medical professionals.
• Participates in continuing education programs to maintain current license/certificates. Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Participates in performance improvement plans.
• Maintains high standards of patient care.
• Maintain safe working conditions by complying with established safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
• Completes forms and maintains accurate records, logs, and reports.
• Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality Ability to work independently without direct supervision or assistance.
• Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Utilizes a variety of computerized and manual systems to set up/perform examinations and maintain information.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Patient care and communication skills to deal with patients from infant through geriatric age groups.
• Utilizes clear and effective communication to properly screen patients prior to scan for any precautions or contraindications pertaining to ordered exam.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Are required to become fluent in Calcium Score and CCTA imaging.
• Enters, transmits and reports results and necessary paperwork. Reports imaging results to physician.
• Maintains logs and work-related statistics.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Maintains equipment logs and follows department reporting procedures.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions, as necessary.
• Assists with additional, basic treatment of patients within scope of practice.
• Assists with cleaning and maintaining of the facility and Imaging Department to ensure a safe and sanitary work environment, as well as assist maintaining and preparing rooms between patients.
• Assists in the collection and processing of laboratory specimens.
• Monitors and restocks supplies as needed.
• Provides necessary input to management.
• Fulfilling basic registration duties during the hours when registration is not present.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as needed.

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification while on duty.
• Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements. Maintains professional growth…