Radiologic Technologist-Computed Tomography

Job Summary

Under general supervision, specializes in the performance of computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients. May perform general diagnostic radiology examinations. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions

• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.
• Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.
• Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.
• Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the CT scan.
• Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.
• Administers intravenous contrast media to including utilization of power injectors. Monitors patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and provides immediate care to patient if a reaction should occur.
• May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed. Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored.
• Assists Radiologist in performing complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.
• Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.
• PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts.
• RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System.
• Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming study.
• Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.
• Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the facility Customer Service Policy and summarized below:

• Communication.
• Ownership.
• Understanding.
• Motivation.
• Sensitivity.
• Excellence.
• Teamwork.
• Respect.
• Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.
• Must possess the following personal qualities:
• Be self-directed.
• Be flexible and committed to the team concept.
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn.
• Be open to new learning experiences.
• Accepts and respects diversity without judgment.
• Demonstrates customer service values.
  
  

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• May work in the hospital with a fixed unit or in an ambulatory Mobile Unit at one of the Medical Centers.
• May be potentially exposed to radiation if proper precautions are not utilized. May be exposed to high-voltage equipment.
• May be exposed to potentially contagious patients.
• Occasionally may lift and/or move equipment and/or patients that would be in excess of 10 lbs.
  
  

Required Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Must maintain required hours of continued medical education.
  
  

Required Certification & Licensure

• BLS
• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and the advanced registry in Computed Tomography (CT) or registry-eligible.