CT Technologist Outpatient
Wellstar
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
About
Day (United States of America) Job Summary
- Wellstar Vinings in Smyrna, Georgia is seeking a FT Outpatient Registered CT Technologist .
- This position will work 4 10 hour shifts, 9am-7:30pm. Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri.
- No call required!
- Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
- Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient 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 patient for procedures.
- Position is eligible for Sign On Bonus and Relocation
- Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
- Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
- Follows established procedures for administering contrast medias to ensure safety and prevent complications.
- Ensures proper patient identification and correct right/left marker usage.
- 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 when physician intervention is required.
- Verifies correct identity of patient using two unique identifiers.
- Ensures patient privacy, comfort and dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
- Demonstrates competence in selecting appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
- Organizes schedule, time and priorities to complete required activities within designated time frames.
- Follows physician instructions when assisting with exams and procedures.
- Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.
- 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 when appropriate.
- Demonstrates and understands both pre- and post-procedural care.
- Preps the patient for procedures.
- Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
- Maintains competency with venipuncture.
- Demonstrates ability to adjust technique to ensure lowest possible radiation dose 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.
- Clearly explains purpose and nature of the exam using AIDET to minimize anxiety and increase cooperation.
- Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are fully addressed; notifies physician when unresolved.
- Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
- Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures to patients.
- Documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
- Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignments.
- Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.
- Consistently produces acceptable images as evidenced by 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 reports into PACS when applicable.
- Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
- Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist when applicable.
- Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.
- Transports patients, positions them and assists them on and off procedure tables.
- Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.
- Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices as needed.
- Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others when time allows.
- Performs clerical and support duties as required to ensure continuity and service quality.
- Keeps supervisor informed on responsibilities and promptly reports concerns or problems.
- Maintains individual productivity equal to other coworkers.
- Operates all workstations associated with the CT department.
- Pushes and retrieves images from the CT console to PACS.
- Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory standard compliance.
- 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
- ARRT-R Radiography
- ARRT-CT Computed Tomography
- 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 verbal and written communication skills due to frequent interactions with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
- Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information related to job duties.
- Must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
- Must function independently and under pressure while still participating in a team environment.
- Must consistently exhibit excellent customer service skills.
- Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment.
- Must prioritize appropriately.
- Must be detail oriented and able to multitask effectively.
- Must communicate professionally with all customer groups including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
- Must be able to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
- Must comply with all hospital policies and established 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 study quality.
- Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer-recommended quality control tests.
Languages
- English
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