CT Technologist (PRN)
Wellstar
- Smyrna, Georgia, United States
- Smyrna, Georgia, United States
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Various (United States of America) Job Summary
- Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a PRN Registered CT Technologist .
- This position will work as needed hours to meet patient care needs.
- Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
- Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
- Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care by performing all exams per department procedures.
- Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
- Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.
- Able to independently perform job functions.
- Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
- Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique to ensure the patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.
- Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly to supervisor or service provider.
- Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
- Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
- Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
- Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias safely.
- Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and appropriate right/left markers.
- Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
- Responds to emergency situations and maintains crash cart and life-support equipment.
- Assists technologists in all modalities when needed.
- Observes patient condition and evaluates the need for physician intervention.
- Verifies correct identity of patient using two unique identifiers per policy.
- Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
- Demonstrates competence in the appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
- Organizes schedule, time and priorities to ensure required activities are accomplished on time.
- Follows physicians' instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
- Demonstrates proficiency with power injector operation.
- Uses critical thinking skills.
- Dialogs with patient/family.
- Asks clarifying questions.
- Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
- Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time-Out process when appropriate.
- Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care.
- Preps the patient for procedures.
- Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
- Maintains competency with venipuncture.
- Clearly explains the purpose and nature of exams using AIDET to minimize anxiety and increase cooperation.
- Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved.
- Participates in orientation and training of department employees.
- Provides preparatory instruction and procedural explanations.
- Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology.
- Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through on assignments.
- Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.
- Consistently produces acceptable images based on radiologist feedback and quality audits.
- Ensures equipment is fully operational before each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
- Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion and prints CDs as needed.
- Prints and scans after-hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable.
- Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
- Prints the teleradiography log sheet and submits it to the Radiologist when applicable.
- Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.
- Transports, positions and assists patients on and off the procedure table.
- Performs patient charging activities on the day of service.
- Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
- Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others when requested and when time allows.
- Performs clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and service quality.
- Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly reports issues or potential problems.
- Maintains individual productivity equal to coworkers.
- Operates all workstations associated with the CT department.
- Pushes and retrieves images from the CT console to PACS.
- Maintains Joint Commission and regulatory agency standards.
- Takes call when necessary.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
- Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology - Required
- ARRT Radiography - Required
- ARRT Computed Tomography - Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association - Required
- Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology - Required
- Less than 1 year experience in CT - Preferred
- Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent interactions with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and nursing teams.
- Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
- Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
- Must function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.
- Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
- Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment.
- Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
- Must be detail oriented and able to multitask effectively.
- Must communicate professionally with a wide variety of customers including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
- Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
- Must comply with all hospital policies and professional standards.
- Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
- Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect procedure quality.
- Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer-recommended Quality Control tests.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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