The CT Technologist will perform a wide variety of high quality CT Scans while providing excellent patient care.

SIgn- On - Bonus up to $22K for those that qualify

• Work in conjunction with Nuclear Medicine Technologists to perform PET/CT exams.

• Familiar with contrast medications used for CT exams.

• Perform all exams in an efficient manner , with the ability to recognize when to make scan sequence adjustments to enhance images.

• Orient new technologists to attain proficiency of pediatric imaging protocols.

• Consistent email review for Department and Hospital operational updates.

• Verify exam requests with patient information (the right exam and the right patient).

• Assure exam images have the correct patient data.

• Follow correct procedures regarding warm-up, phantom scanning and shut-down of equipment.

• Check exam orders and exam charges for accuracy; complete RIS assignments accurately and in a timely manner; verify exams are loaded onto Picture Archival Communication System (P ACS).

• Acknowledge and respond to performance improvement feedback from Radiology Faculty.

• Track and record scanner data to meet American College Radiology (ACR) requirements.

• Ensure the cleanliness of scanners and exam rooms; patient exam related items are stocked and prepared in advance to facilitate efficiency .

• Greet patients/parents respectfully, introduce self and role to patient and treat all patients/families in a kind, courteous and professional manner; communicate and explain exam procedures to patients/parents in a clear and concise manner.

• Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment time and accommodate stat or add-on exam requests; communicate with patient/parent throughout the exam and visit to CT Department.

• Discharge patient/parent with appropriate follow-up information.

• Report patient/family customer service issues to Manager in a timely manner.

• Equally share on-call responsibilities with all CT Technologists.

• Adhere to all OSHA regulations, including no eating or drinking in designated patient care areas; adhere to department and hospital patient safety guidelines.

• Ensure Time Outs are conducted before procedure is started.

• Inquire about menstrual status and possibility of pregnancy for female adolescents and teens.

• Immediately report scanner or room equipment malfunctions to scanner field engineers and/or CN Engineering Department.

• Complete mandatory annual reviews on CHEX.

• Identify and seek opportunities to perform exams.

• Part of team which coordinate patient throughput to ensure all patients are serviced in a timely and quality-oriented fashion.

• Communicate effectively (orally and written) when handing off department/patient information to incoming staff.

• Confer with faculty and colleagues when confronted with an unfamiliar problem.

• Immediately report personnel issues to manager and/or radiology on-call administrator to ensure continuous staffing and safe environment.

• Consistently review email for Department and Hospital operational updates.

• Maintain R.T . (R) (CT) A.R.R.T . certification.

• Biennially update CPR certification.

• Attend seminars and in-services.

• Participate in Quality Assurance Initiatives to enhance CT service.

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance