Ct/Xray Technologist (281)

Summary: The CT/Xray Technologist is responsible for efficiently providing high quality imaging, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization, while striving to minimize patient wait times and provide superior service. 

Essential Functions: 

A:      Job Specific 

Able to demonstrate the following core competencies: assessment, technical skills, communication, critical thinking, interpersonal skills, planning, intervention, evaluation, flexibility, organizational skills and professional accountability. 

Efficient time management skills with ability to anticipate workflow and perform synchronous tasks to meet productivity, quality, health, and safety standards.  

Communicates effectively with physicians, and other medical professionals.  

Participates in continuing education programs to maintain current license/certificates. Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.  

Participates in performance improvement plans.  

Maintains high standards of patient care.  

Maintain safe working conditions by complying with established safety and infection control policies and procedures. 

Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff. 

Completes forms and maintains accurate records, logs, and reports.  

Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality Ability to work independently without direct supervision or assistance.  

Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.  

Utilizes a variety of computerized and manual systems to set up/perform examinations and maintain information.  

Prepares equipment and supplies.  

Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.  

Patient care and communication skills to deal with patients from infant through geriatric age groups.  

Utilizes clear and effective communication to properly screen patients prior to scan for any precautions or contraindications pertaining to ordered exam.  

When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. 

 Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. 

 Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.  

Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.  

Are required to become fluent in Calcium Score and CCTA imaging.  

Enters, transmits and reports results and necessary paperwork. Reports imaging results to physician.  

Maintains logs and work-related statistics.  

Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.  

Maintains equipment logs and follows department reporting procedures.  

Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions, as necessary.  

Assists with additional, basic treatment of patients within scope of practice.  

Assists with cleaning and maintaining of the facility and Imaging Department to ensure a safe and sanitary work environment, as well as assist maintaining and preparing rooms between patients.  

Assists in the collection and processing of laboratory specimens. 

Monitors and restocks supplies as needed.  

Provides necessary input to management.  

Fulfilling basic registration duties during the hours when registration is not present. 

Performs other duties as assigned or as needed.  

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B:      Company Specific 

Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification while on duty. 

Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements.  Maintains professional growth and development. 

Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected. 

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served. 

Reports to work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence. 

Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings. 

Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. 

Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. 

Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital and the department's focus statement. 

Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable.  

Consistently demonstrates Guest Relation’s skills to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact. 

Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures. 

HIPAA: Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws, follow hospital policy in provision of patient confidentiality. Able to identify patient confidentiality issues and reports to proper hospital personnel immediately. 

Compliance: Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with standards set forth in Rise Community Hospital Code of Conduct, Rise Community Hospital policy and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable standards. 

Employee must maintain a courteous and respectful attitude toward fellow employees, staff, contractors, vendors and the public at all times. Employee must avoid loud, profane, or unprofessional language at all times during the performance of duties. It is immediate grounds for termination if Employee engages in misconduct or is incompetent or negligent in the proper performance of duties or is disorderly, dishonest, intoxicated, or discourteous. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. 

Disclaimer: 

This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position.  It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.  

Qualifications:  

Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program (Bachelors preferred.) Additional state requirements as applicable. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements. 

Licenses/Certification:  TMB State licensed, ARRT (R) certification preferred ((CT) preferred), BLS issued by either The American Heart Association or The American Red Cross.  

Experience: Minimum 2 years of CT experience required.