CAT Scan Technologist 2 (U), Imaging Services, Full-Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CAT Scan Technologist 2 is responsible for coordinating and managing scheduling and patient flow for interdepartmental procedures. This role involves supervising and performing diagnostic imaging studies under the direction of a radiologist, assisting with the education and training of new physicians, and participating in the development of new protocols and imaging techniques. The technologist will also engage in research initiatives, act as a team leader, monitor CT procedure charging, and demonstrate CT equipment for site visits. Key duties include obtaining and examining CT scan orders, ensuring their appropriateness, identifying patient service requirements, verifying patient identity, obtaining necessary consents, performing complex CT scanner operations adhering to radiation safety, integrating patient data to adapt exams, maintaining high-quality standards, assisting with patient positioning, maintaining aseptic technique, assisting radiologists with imaging procedures and interventional CT procedures, evaluating CT scans for quality, transmitting images to PACS, charging procedures and supplies, dispensing oral contrast, loading and operating power injectors, maintaining accurate patient records, gaining patient cooperation, providing age-specific care, performing basic nursing functions, assuming care for patient needs during scanning, initiating life support measures, assisting in "Code Blue" procedures, performing CPR, keeping the work area clean and stocked, providing on-call coverage, reporting unusual findings, scheduling patients, assisting with clerical functions, and providing education and training to new and student technologists. The role also requires adherence to hospital/department HR policies and regulatory body guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology /Diagnostic Imaging Program.
State of Florida License as a General Radiographer.
ARRT registered and ARRT Certified in primary modality required.
Three (3) years of relevant experience required.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate/manage scheduling and patient flow for interdepartmental procedures.
Supervises as well as performs diagnostic imaging studies under the direction/supervision of a radiologist.
Assist with the education and training of new physicians.
Assist radiologists and PhD's in developing new protocols and Ultrasound imaging techniques that are unique to facility.
Participate in research initiatives and development of research protocols.
Act in a team leader capacity on a routine basis.
Monitor charging of CT procedures and supplies daily to ensure correctness.
Demonstrate CT equipment for 'site visits' for visiting physicians and administrators.
Provide in-service classes in section.
Obtains and examines the order for a CT Scan to be aware of information such as procedures requested, patient’s condition and any other special notes or comments.
Ensures that orders are appropriate to the type of exam recommended by physician.
Notifies supervisor of any discrepancies and/or contacts physician’s office for correct orders if necessary.
Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
Verify the patient’s ID by checking their name and date of birth on electronic medical record and patient’s wristband.
Always obtain necessary consents and education.
Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures under the direction/supervision of a Radiologist using age-appropriate standards of practice.
Ability to integrate diagnostic, laboratory results, patient history and medical records and adapt exam as necessary.
Adheres to CT protocols to maintain high quality standards.
Consistently demonstrates complete competence in performing CT scans as ordered.
As required during a procedure, assists positioning patients in required anatomical position for display of body for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary.
Maintain proper aseptic technique utilizing universal precaution guidelines (hand washing, gloves, gown, mask, eye protection and equipment disinfection).
Assist radiologist with imaging procedures, starting IV's, and injecting contrast, if applicable.
Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures.
Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label.
Film/transmit to PACS.
Charge procedures and supplies in UChart/Radiant.
Dispenses oral contrast to patients for CT scans.
Loads and operates power injectors for contrast media administration.
Maintain accurate patient records.
Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
Applies physical age-specific and/or developmental care needs of patients according to their documented physical/current requirement by competency validation checklist: Children Adolescents Adults Geriatric Challenged/Disabled
Performs basic nursing functions in the patient’s care i.e., assists with bedpans, emesis basins, etc.
Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of the patient during scanning procedures; initiates life support measures for patients if necessary; assists in “Code Blue” procedure during medical emergencies.
Performs CPR as needed.
Keeps work area in a clean and sanitary condition and stocks exam/dressing rooms with required supplies.
Provides on call coverage.
Reports unusual findings in a timely manner to appropriate Radiologist/Supervisory personnel.
Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions.
Provide assistance with orientation and training of new CT technologists.
Provides education and training to student technologists.
Abide by to hospital/department HR policies.
Adheres to any regulatory body guidelines governing modality including but not limited to: Joint Commission, AHCA, ACR, FL DOH and FDA/MQSA.
Assist with the day-to-day operations within the department.