Arrt/Ct

DCH Health Care Authority•Tuscaloosa, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

He/she must have an enhanced knowledge in the area of CT. They must have the specific expertise and skills necessary for maintaining a safe CT environment daily. They must know basic anatomy, physiology and physics as it pertains to CT patient care.

Requirements

Enhanced knowledge in the area of CT.
Specific expertise and skills necessary for maintaining a safe CT environment daily.
Knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology and physics as it pertains to CT patient care.
Efficiency in the use of imaging equipment in the area of expertise, office equipment and related material essential to good patient care, imaging exams and Synapse.
Ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Graduation from a JRCERT approved school of radiologic technology.
Current registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography or be registry eligible.
Registration is required within one year of graduation of a JRCERT approved school of radiologic technology.
Training required to efficiently use the tools available on the workstation and understand the process for developing images for diagnostic purposes (for CT 3D Technologist, if applicable).
Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to 3D imagery (for CT 3D Technologist, if applicable).
Ability to understand the process for sending images to Synapse (for CT 3D Technologist, if applicable).
Proficiency in processing 3D exams and documented formal education or on-the-job training (for CT 3D Technologist, if applicable).

Nice To Haves

ARRT CT registry eligible or CT registration preferred.
Formal education or previous on-the-job training recommended (for CT).

Responsibilities

Provides imaging services and transportation to patients of all ages; including neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Provides patients and families with thorough explanations and adequate communication.
Upholds all safety standards related to assigned position.
Follows the established protocols, practices and guidelines for assigned area of expertise to provide quality service.
Observes JCAHO standards.
Prioritizes customer and patient satisfaction and utilizes AIDET principles.
Works with other departments, modalities and personnel to provide above average care to patients and families.
Uses I Care principles to ensure proper patient identification, correct exam, and to improve patient communication and engagement.
Practices good stewardship with supplies, equipment and department resources to assist in maintaining the financial viability of the DCH Health System.
Understands clinical history, supply and exam charges.
Follows billing practices.
Correlates clinical history with the exam(s) being performed.
Practices radiation safety and follows dose reduction practices.
Administers contrast/medications to all assigned patients according to policy and procedure.
Performs duties necessary to maintain accreditation.
Participates in CT quality control and completes appropriate documentation for all CT equipment.
Understands, utilizes and takes responsibility for the care, cleaning and maintenance of all imaging, transport and office supplies, equipment and software as required by assigned area.
Instructs and supervises student technologists and new employees as assigned.
May be rotated through any work area/shift and campus where competency has been assessed.
Perform any job assignment requiring call during off duty hours.
Facilitate and coordinate services for their area of assignment (if assigned as a charge tech or lead tech).
Serve as a contact person for radiologist, physician’s offices and other departments within the DCH System (if assigned as a charge tech or lead tech).
Keep other shifts informed of any changes in protocol, equipment issues and other functions that may impact the shift/department (if assigned as a charge tech or lead tech).
Monitor the functions of the area of expertise and/or imaging department needs as necessary (if assigned as a charge tech or lead tech).
Work one holiday in a calendar year and at least once during a 90 day period (for Per Diem staff).
Notify the person in charge of any unavailability (for Per Diem staff).
Submit a two-week notice of resignation (for Per Diem staff).
Functions proficiently in specified area with little or no supervision.
Efficiently use the tools available on the workstation and understand the process for developing images for diagnostic purposes (for CT 3D Technologist, if applicable).
Possess an advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to 3D imagery (for CT 3D Technologist, if applicable).
Understand the process for sending images to Synapse (for CT 3D Technologist, if applicable).
Be proficient in processing 3D exams and have documented formal education or on-the-job training (for CT 3D Technologist, if applicable).
Be scheduled to process 3D exams on a regular rotating basis (for CT 3D Technologist, if applicable).
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Fulfills education requirements for assigned position including DCH Health System and Imaging required CBT’s, in-services, meetings and educational sessions.
Adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Responds timely to all forms of communication.
Adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.