Radiological Technologist CT General Procedures

Position: Radiological Technologist 3 CT General Procedures

Job Description

Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Radiological Technologist 3, Computerized Tomography (CT)/General Procedures (GP) performs special procedure examinations in CT and radiographic procedures in accordance with departmental policy and procedures, observing safe radiation protection practices. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the radiology information system, preparing examination trays and patients for specific procedures, operating computerized imaging equipment including processing and archiving of acquired data, monitoring patient during procedures, and monitoring equipment performance.

May be responsible for the evening, night and weekend shift and may supervise at least one (1) other Radiological Technologist or a total staff of more than two (2) up to and including four (4) FTE.

Qualifications / Skills and Education

Education, Training, and Experience
Certification with the CAMRT. Completion of an advanced specialty program in Computed Tomography and one (1) year recent, related experience including supervisory experience and experience in radiology procedures or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Completion of an Intravenous Therapy training course when required by site practice. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of standards of practice and guidelines for Medical Imaging practitioners established by the CAMRT and/or other relevant national professional associations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practice related to designated modality.

• Demonstrated knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care, including practice of safe work procedures with modality equipment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of current General Radiography and CT theory and practices within a client/family centred model of care.

• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with medical imaging equipment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology.

• Demonstrated knowledge of PACS/radiology information systems, i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval.

• Demonstrated ability to develop procedure protocols and manuals.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.

• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.

• Demonstrated ability to plan and establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.

• Demonstrated skill in CT techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.

• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.

• Demonstrated computer skills with current computer applications.

• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.Performs special procedure examinations in CT in accordance with established procedures by methods such as completing requisitions and related paperwork including laboratory forms, correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, positioning patient and explaining clinical procedures, performing venipuncture for contrast media injections as directed by the Radiologist, operating computerized imaging equipment, labeling permanent records and checking technical results to ensure departmental standards are followed.
2.Monitors patient during procedures by methods such as observing and responding to possible contrast media reactions or other emergent situations in accordance with facility policies and procedures; may be required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of an emergency.
3.Images studies using radiography equipment and departmental information systems by methods such as checking to ensure applicable patient identification listed, collating images with requisitions, and requesting previous studies. Reports malfunctioning equipment to Supervisor.
4.Facilitates the workflow of designated work…