What are the responsibilities and job description for the RAD & CT Technologist - PRN position at ST JAMES PARISH HOSPITAL (INC)?
Radiologic/CT Technologist is a member of our healthcare team and is in good standings with their professional required organization. He/She assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of quality care as outlined.
Job Duties:
- Operates all radiographic and/or fluoroscope equipment according to manufacture guidelines and determines techniques for appropriate exam with attention to age specific considerations.
- Performs all radiographic/fluoroscope procedures in accordance with department policies including surgical and emergency procedure with attention to age specific considerations.
- Correctly labels each image with personal marker and evaluates for image quality.
- Correctly scans documents and properly charges exams.
- Obtains appropriate consents.
- Apply principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others with attention to age specific considerations.
- Provides patient education for pre and post exams with attention to age specific consideration.
- Performs all CT procedures in accordance with department policies with attention to age specific considerations.
- Correctly uses all functions of CT equipment including printing/sending of images, archiving and storing images using the established methods.
- Properly administers oral and IV contrast using the CT injector with attention to age specific considerations.
- Responsible for other duties as assigned by Director of Radiology.