CT Technologist- BB Nights

JOB PURPOSE OR MISSION :   To  perform radiographic exams to include all modalities covered under the staff radiographer’s license. To  monitor  and evaluate patient care quality and efficiency as part of a multi-disciplinary team and  appropriate for  the  age  population served, as defined in the department’s scope of service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:

1. Performs radiologic procedures  in accordance with  unit-based standards of practice.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Moves X-ray equipment into  specified  position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance.

Demonstrates effective knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.

Transfers,  positions  and instructs patients  regarding  the procedure.

Consistently produces  film of high  technical  quality .

Positions patients and  operates  equipment to produce most reliable and informational data.

Transports  patient  to radiographic room; prepares and  maintains  room following BRGMC Safety Guidelines.

Utilizes immobilization devices to obtain  optimum  views of specific areas of the body while  maintaining  patient safety and comfort.

Assesses data reflective of each patient’s status and interprets information needed  in order to   identify  each patient’s age requirements  relative  to his or her age specific health care needs.

2. Demonstrates correct and safe operation of radiographic equipment.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Demonstrates compliance with radiation safety procedures — correctly shields patient/techs/visitors

Correctly uses monitoring devices.

Complies with  room technique.

Demonstrates correct preparation and use of contrast media (Oral contrast, IV administration, Lower GI contrast, Retrograde Administration).

3. Practices effective communication that enhances teamwork and quality of care.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Explains procedures to  patient  to reduce anxiety and obtain patient cooperation.

Recognizes adverse reactions and responds appropriately through action and communication with other staff and physicians.

Demonstrates age specific care awareness by communicating at  appropriate  level of complexity and word choice for the age of patient undergoing procedure.

4. Conducts  CT Scans  under the direction of Radiologist.

Performance Standards:

Demonstrates correct technique in positioning patients and preparing patients for  scan .

Correctly sets scanning equipment and  operates  to produce  high quality  diagnostic data.

Maintains CT room and equipment.

Monitors supply inventories and  ensures  adequate supplies are on hand for upcoming  shift .

5. Maintains standards  in accordance with  radiation protection.

Performance Standards:

Demonstrates capability to perform daily quality control measures and testing

Maintains proper documentation of quality control measures.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Approved training in computerized tomography.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Sufficient experience to function as  resource to other CT Techs

SPECIAL SKILL, LICENSE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENT

Holds  current  Louisiana State license to perform in the capacity of radiographer .   CT Certification Preferred

HIPAA REQUIREMENTS:

Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Medical records without limitation both paper and electronic, patient demographics, lab and radiology results, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules, information related to patient location, religious beliefs and/or public health records, medical records related to quality/data, patient financial information and/or 3 rd party billing, patient-related complaints.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Incident reporting, handling of wastes, sharps and linen, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environment of care, patient identification, administers/receives/collects meds/blood, orders or products, validates, transports, monitors or observes patients for procedures including infusion pumps, monitors clinical alarms for all ages

PHYSICAL DEMANDS-  Reference DOT 078.362-026 – RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST (medical serv.) alternate titles: radiographer; x-ray technologist –  STRENGTH: L –  Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exits 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.  Physical demand requirements are  in excess of  those for Sedentary Work.  Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling or far or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.  NOTE: The constant  stress and strain  of  maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Full-Time