Non-Registered CT Technologist

Work Shift
Night (United States of America)

Job Summary

• Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a FT Weekend Night CT Technologist.
• The days and hours for the position are Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 7:00pm - 7:30am.
• This position will receive evening, night and weekend shift differentials.
• This position will receive CT specialty differential.
• The CT Technologist must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams per department procedures.
• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
• Position is eligible for Sign On Bonus and Relocation.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Equipment

• Demonstrates ability to adjust technique to ensure the lowest possible ionizing radiation dose while maintaining image quality.
• Reports equipment malfunctions promptly to supervisor or service provider.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment under infection control and department cleaning schedules.

Patient Care

• Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for administration of contrast medias.
• Ensures proper patient identification and correct use of right/left markers.
• Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and maintains crash cart and life support equipment.
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is required.
• Verifies identity of patient using two unique identifiers prior to procedure.
• Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains dignity throughout exam/procedure.
• Demonstrates competence in applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to complete required activities within designated timeframes.
• Follows physicians' instructions when assisting with procedures.
• Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Dialogs with patient/family.
• Asks clarifying questions.
• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care.
• Preps the patient for the procedure.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
• Maintains competency with venipuncture.

Education and Communication

• Explains purpose and nature of exam using AIDET to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation.
• Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved.
• Participates in orientation and training of staff.
• Provides preparatory instructions and explanation of procedures to patients.
• Documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
• Reads daily email and follows through with assignments.
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

• Consistently produces acceptable images based on radiologist feedback and quality audits.
• Ensures equipment is operational by checking calibration and operating deficiencies prior to each use.
• Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs as needed.
• Prints and scans after-hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable.
• Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
• Prints completed teleradiography log sheet and submits to Radiologist when applicable.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies; maintains a clean and orderly department.
• Transports, positions and assists patients on and off the procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day of service.
• Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices.
• Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others as needed and when time allows.
• Performs clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities and promptly reports problems or potential issues.
• Maintains individual productivity equal to coworkers.
• Operates all workstations associated with the CT department.
• Pushes/retrieves images from the CT console to PACS.
• Maintains Joint Commission and all regulatory agency standards.
• Takes call when necessary.
• Any other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology - Required

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology - Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Must exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills with physicians, patients, visitors and departmental staff.
• Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
• Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
• Able to function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.
• Must consistently provide excellent customer service.
• Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
• Must prioritize appropriately.
• Must be detail oriented and capable of multitasking throughout the shift.
• Must communicate professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
• Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
• Must comply with hospital policies and established practices, protocols and professional standards.
• Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
• Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.
• Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer-recommended Quality Control tests.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• ARRT Radiography - Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association - Required

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