C.T. Technologist (Emergency Department, Night Shift)
About The Position
Performs computerized tomography scans. Performs specialized procedures including biopsies, aspirations and drainages. Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Observes patient condition, recognizes emergency situations, and initiates appropriate care. Prepares patients for CT procedures using universal precautions. Provides pertinent information to radiologists and discusses procedures with patients, obtaining consent as needed. Obtains optimum quality CT scans with appropriate measurements and windows. Monitors intravenous contrast injections using a CT injector. Provides radiation protection according to state and federal standards. Assists radiologists with biopsies, aspirations, drainages, and other specialty procedures. Initiates patient charging in the Hospital EMR. Makes appropriate technical or patient-related decisions and notifies appropriate personnel. Assists in equipment quality control. Electronically sends images to PACS. Maintains cleanliness of the CT Department and equipment, including proper disposal of contaminated items and maintaining adequate supplies. Performs other duties as assigned or required in an emergency. Practices and implements good service excellence, showing care and concern for patients, and attempting to relieve patient anxiety. Proficient in starting IVs and injecting contrast for certain procedures.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy or Nuclear Medicine
- Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with a Post Primary certification in Computed Tomography
- Possess a South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association license
Responsibilities
- Performs computerized tomography scans.
- Performs specialized procedures including biopsies, aspirations and drainages.
- Observes condition of patient while in the CT Department and contacts appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Recognizes emergency patient conditions and initiates appropriate care.
- Prepares patients for CT procedures.
- Uses universal precautions on all patients.
- Provides pertinent information to radiologist, which will contribute to plan of care.
- Discusses with patients the process to be followed in performing the CT procedures; Obtains patient’s signatures for consent forms as needed.
- Obtains optimum quality CT scans with appropriate measurements, windows and other special functions for interpretation by radiologist.
- Monitors intravenous contrast injections.
- Uses CT injector.
- Provides radiation protection in accordance with standards established by the state and federal boards.
- Assists radiologists with biopsies, aspirations, drainages and other specialty procedures requiring aseptic techniques.
- Initiates patient charging for CT procedures, intravenous contrast and other supplies in the Hospital EMR.
- Makes appropriate decisions based on judgment within the scope of their ability on technical or patient related problems and notifies the appropriate personnel.
- Assist in quality control of the equipment by contacting the appropriate personnel and notifies the department supervisor as necessary.
- Electronically sends images to the appropriate destination including PACS.
- Maintains cleanliness of CT Department and equipment.
- Uses proper cleaning technique, disposes of contaminated needles properly and maintains adequate stock of linen and supplies.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, e.g., fire or disaster.
- Practices and implements good service excellence at all times.
- Be caring and genuinely concerned for patients.
- Be patient and try to relieve some of the anxiety patients have during a CT procedure.
- Proficient in starting IV’s and injecting contrast for certain procedures
Benefits
- Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- 403(b) match plan day one
- LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%
- Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
- Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
- Adoption assistance
- Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
