CT Technologist

Position: CT Technologist I
** Base Pay Range:**$33.48 - $50.22
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* Job Description:

**## ## The Supplemental CT Technologist will fill in for vacation and sick calls at various locations based on department need.
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* Summary:

** To obtain the safest and highest quality CT exams under the direct or indirect supervision of a radiologist per established Inland Imaging guidelines and protocols.

** Essential

Duties / Responsibilities:

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Independently performs CT studies that meet or exceed the standards set by the interpreting radiologist(s)
* Follows established protocols for individual CT examinations Uses professional judgment to reconstruct images as needed to enhance study for interpretation
* Ensures proper radiation dose to patient and to obtain a quality exam
* Communicates with the Radiologist as needed to protocol exams.
* Prepares equipment and room for exams:  + Assists in the transportation of patients as needed  + Ensures proper contrast dosage is ready and available as needed  + Prepares room with sterile trays and supplies for invasive procedures  + Cleans exam room after each study
* Interviews and assesses patient for CT exam  + Obtains detailed patient history to aid the radiologist in making a diagnosis  + Obtains procedure consent  + Reviews patient preparation checklist prior to procedure
* Performs parenteral procedures i.e., contrast injections, IV starts/removal  + Uses universal precautions with all patients.  + Tests and monitors IV sites during injections, when possible, to avoid extravasation of contrast  + Consistently practices sterile procedures for invasive studies  + Quickly recognizes patient contrast reaction and follows accepted standards for appropriate patient care during and after reaction  + Always wears appropriate PPE for study following isolation processes
* Physically assists patients on or off the CT table
* Safely uses hoyer lifts within manufactures guidelines when available.
* Communicates with patient during exam to ensure the patient does not move and to ensure patient comfort level
* Verifies that orders are received and within the indication for the exam.
* Reviews studies post exam to check for quality and acute or urgent findings upon completion.
* Assures preauthorization (when needed) for exam has been obtained and if exam changes that a new authorization has been requested.
* Completes all exam paperwork  + Builds patient exam work list  + Presents exam in PACS using appropriate hanging protocols.  + Readies the OLF (patient history form) to send study to the radiologist worklist.  + Changes exam codes in billing system as appropriate  + Appropriately codes exam for billing  + Adds charges for medications and contrast as appropriate
* Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed for staffing and patient care.
* Troubleshoots CT equipment and reports issues to Manager and/or Director
* Coordinates patient care between technologists and clerical staff to facilitate a smooth workflow
* Responds to information requests from patients, scheduling, and other departments.
* Performs daily Quality Assurance.
* This position may be required to work in a hospital, urgent care or clinical setting.
* Performs other duties as assigned
** General

Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland’s customers.
* Follows all Health and Safety policies and guidelines of Inland Imaging or its partners depending on work location.
* Follows all company policies including those regarding harassment, non-retaliation, discrimination, respectful workplace, and related policies.
* Follows all policies regarding HIPAA, non-disclosure of confidential information and company security.
* Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene.
* Free of alcohol and drug abuse.
* Ability to access multiple worksites in a timely manner.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education through professional journals, approved seminars, etc.
* Ability to consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients of all ages.
* Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.
* Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department.
* Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self-growth, accepting and performing…