About This Role
This role involves performing diagnostic CT procedures using specialized equipment within the CT Department. The technologist will also rotate through diagnostic radiology as assigned and is responsible for practicing radiation and general safety at all times. The role suits a medical imaging professional dedicated to patient care and safety in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare room, equipment, and materials as needed for patient exams, including sterile technique
- Clean and disinfect rooms and equipment following each patient exam, using current infection control policies
- Perform examinations per Physician's orders and explain procedures to patients
- Document any variations from protocol due to patient's condition or other unknown cause and relay patient history and clinical data to Radiologist
- Observe patient and equipment and report any unusual occurrences or changes
- Transport and assist patients as needed
- Document status of patient in reference to radiology/CT procedure on patient's chart
- Document variances, repeats, and other such occurrences to help maintain high quality health care and opportunity for quality improvement
- Maintain stock supplies and perform general office duties
- Be responsible for proper film labeling and following prescribed techniques to assure acceptable quality and consistency
- Practice safe radiation exposure and protection as well as general safety for patients, visitors, and staff at all times
- Comply with policy and procedures for departmental and hospital-wide programs
- Participate in patient safety training and patient protection, including the needs and methods to report medical/healthcare errors and abuse
- Produce diagnostic quality images utilizing CT equipment and effectively judge CT images for proper technique to best demonstrate anatomy and pathology
- Perform critical procedures under stress during emergency procedures
- Perform diagnostic studies using mobile radiographic equipment in emergency or patient rooms as ordered by physician, if applicable
- Perform diagnostic studies in surgical suite with C-Arm and other equipment
- Provide care specific to the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
- May perform IV insertion/blood draws
- Administer IV/Oral/Rectal contrast for CT imaging procedures per radiologist protocol/department manual and ordering physician/care provider order
- Utilize PACS to ensure exams are completed and available for the radiologist to read and for the referring physician/care provider review
- Perform all related duties as assigned by department manager or lead technologist
- Complete annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards (for facilities with specialty accreditation requirements)
