Ct Technologist, Lexington, Full Time

JOB SUMMARY: Prepares and operates CT equipment to perform diagnostic and therapeutic exams with Radiologist's guidance of various parts of the human body.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an approved school of Radiologic Technology or CT Scanning One year experience preferred

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Registry eligible for CT within one year of hire

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Carefully considers the needs of the patients when selecting and applying appropriate procedures, techniques, equipment and communications.

2. Produces diagnostic quality images to include proper positioning, correct technical factors, collimation and patient identification which will be monitored by Radiologist complaints and through random QC audits.

3. Patiently and clearly explains procedures to the patient prior to any exam, to reduce anxiety and enhance cooperation.

4. Follows Radiation Protection Policies to avoid unnecessary exposure to the public and to self as evidenced by receiving no more than two-level II readings per year.

5. Consistently performs accurate and complete quality assurance procedures in PACS prior to submitting the study to the Radiologist.

6. Maintains a clean well-stocked and organized work area and notifies appropriate personnel when stock needs replenishing.

7. Verifies the identity of the patient and ensures that the correct procedure is administered.

8. Obtains a relevant history and/or examination data and evaluates for discrepancies and follows up with physician if necessary.

9. Submits complete paperwork to Radiologist for interpretation which will be monitored by Radiologist's complaints.

10. Consistently and accurately enters exam data information and charges in RIS and PACS by the completion of the shift

11. Performs venipuncture and IV line access for the administration of IV contrast as needed per exam per hospital/department policy.

12. Consistently checks Code 4 cart, emergency supplies, scanner check-ups to ensure readiness and safety according to departmental procedures.

13. Transports patients as needed.

14. Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules.

15. Performs other duties as assigned by management.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completes 24 hours of required continuing educations every two years
• Clinical skills to enable recognition and to function accordingly in relation to priorities of patient needs
• Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff when discussing procedures and patient’s care
• Ability to maintain daily schedules
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
• Good oral and written communication skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Potential exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and the risk of bloodborne diseases
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice
• Subject to long, irregular hours
• Subject to electrical, radiant energy, and radiation hazards
• Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment
• Exposure to a variety of electro-mechanical/power equipment
• Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)
• Clean work area
• Possible exposure to odorous chemicals, specimens, housekeeping cleaning agents, and chemicals
• Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Handles emergency or crisis situations