Description
This Position Is Eligible for a 20K Sign On Bonus!
- Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities.
- Prepares room, equipment, medicine and materials as needed for patients.
- Cleans and disinfects CT room and equipment.
- Observes proper radiation safety techniques on all exams.
- Prepares Barium preparation and other CT contrast mixtures for the procedures.
- Prepares patient for CT exam – explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at the end of the procedure.
- Processes image in accordance with industry standards and techniques.
- Follows prescribed techniques in administering CT procedure/exam (adjust equipment; determines proper KVP & mA, positions patient, adjust lead shield and selects proper scanning parameters).
- Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.
- Maintains stock supplies and performs general office duties, (i.e., proper charge codes, procedures completed.)
- Inspects and reports equipment/room for any malfunctions within his/her shift.
- Transports patients as necessary.
- Takes call as required.
- Assists with other duties as assigned by the AVP/Director and or Imaging Manager/Supervisor/Lead Tech.
- Performs all CT procedures on patient between the ages of infancy to Geriatric.
- Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities.
- Serves as a clinical resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care
- Takes appropriate measures to ensure safety of patients.
- Efficiently operates the PACS.
- Provides excellent customer service to our patients, visitors, staff and co-workers.
- Performs Point of Care Testing for Urine HCG and Creatinine. Calculates GFR.
- Lab draws as necessary.
- Attends staff meetings and in-services.
- Completes educational activities as assigned.
- Follows proper procedure for infection control.
- Participates with High Level Disinfection (HLD) Audits as required.
- Assists physician’s offices, outpatients and hospital associates promptly and courteously.
- Positively identifies the correct patient prior to the performance of CT procedure utilizing 2 patient identifiers.
- Participates in ACR Accreditation activities and adheres to guidelines and requirements as indicated.
- Must have current license American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R)(CT). If associate does not hold advanced certification, associate shall obtain within 6 months of hire/promotion or completion of training program.
- Must have current Texas license Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Certification
- Graduate of an Accredited Radiologic Technology Program or equivalent with appropriate state licensure and National Registry(s).
- Previous experience and demonstrated ability to use computer.
- Keyboarding skills.
- Must be well trained to handle different ages and risk factors when performing diagnostic procedures.
- Must be able to take call restricted to a 30-minute response time and work on Hospital/ER recognized Holiday.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Integrity to work with confidential information.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to handle a high activity environment
- Ability to deal with patients during emotional periods.
- Ability to work with others to ensure quality patient care.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Continuous focus on excellence in work environment.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected needs of the department.
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