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Day (United States of America)
Job Summary
- Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a FT Night Registered CT Technologist .
- The days and hours for the position are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:00pm - 7:30am .
- This position will receive evening and night shift differential and CT specialty differential.
- 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 according to 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 equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for the procedure.
Position is eligible for Sign On Bonus and Relocation
Equipment
- Adjusts technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.
- Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.
- 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 exam data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
- Follows established procedures for safe administration of contrast medias.
- Ensures proper patient identification and correct use of right/left markers.
- Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
- Responds to emergency situations and maintains life support equipment and crash cart.
- Assists technologists in all modalities as needed.
- Observes patient condition and evaluates situations requiring physician intervention.
- Verifies patient identity using two unique identifiers per policy.
- Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains dignity throughout procedures.
- Demonstrates competence in selecting procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
- Organizes schedule, time and priorities to meet required time frames.
- Follows physician instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
- Demonstrates proficiency with power injector operation.
- Uses critical thinking skills.
- Conducts dialogue with patients and families.
- Asks clarifying questions and seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
- Understands and documents preprocedural verification and Time-Out when appropriate.
- Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care.
- Preps the patient for procedures.
- Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
- Maintains competency with venipuncture.
- Explains purpose and nature of exams using AIDET to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when necessary.
- Participates in orientation and training of staff.
- Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
- Documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
- Reads email each scheduled workday and completes all assigned tasks.
- Completes all mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education.
- Consistently produces acceptable images per radiologist feedback and quality audits.
- Ensures equipment is fully operational by checking calibration and operating deficiencies before each use.
- Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs as needed.
- Prints and scans teleradiography studies after hours when applicable.
- Completes all studies in RIS prior to completing them in PACS.
- Prints completed teleradiography log sheet and submits to Radiologist when applicable.
- Restocks linens and supplies and maintains a clean, orderly department.
- Transports and positions patients and assists them on and off the procedure table.
- Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.
- Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
- Lends knowledge and assistance willingly and proactively.
- Performs clerical and support duties to maintain continuity of services.
- Keeps supervisor informed and reports potential issues promptly.
- Maintains productivity equal to other coworkers.
- Operates all workstations associated with the CT department.
- Pushes/retrieves images from the CT console to PACS.
- Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
- Takes call when necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.
- Graduate of AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology - Required
- Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology - Required
- Less than 1 year experience in CT - Preferred
- Excellent communication skills due to frequent interaction with physicians, patients, visitors and staff.
- 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 participating as a team member.
- Provides excellent customer service at all times.
- Able to perform effectively in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
- Must prioritize appropriately.
- Must be detail oriented and able to multitask effectively throughout the shift.
- Must communicate professionally with various customer groups including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
- Must function independently while remaining a productive team member.
- Must comply with all hospital policies, protocols and professional standards.
- Competent in all aspects of CT including patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
- Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect image quality.
- Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer-recommended quality control tests.
(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)
- ARRT Radiography - Required
- ARRT Computed Tomography - Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association - Required
Languages
- English
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