Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist - PRN, Days

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing a variety of procedures using ionizing radiation, specifically CT scans, as directed. The technologist will communicate effectively with physicians and other healthcare personnel, identify patients and procedures, and inform nursing staff about patients requiring IV sedation or biopsies. They will also fill out questionnaires for patients within a specific age range, accurately position patients for CT procedures, and ensure correct patient transfer and positioning for optimal visibility of anatomy. A deep understanding of scanning protocols is required, with the ability to perform procedures correctly using a protocol book for reference. Studies must be completed in a timely manner and promptly taken to the radiologist for interpretation. The technologist will also be responsible for writing down the time procedures are finished and filmed on the patient board, archiving films, and ensuring they are taken to the radiologist. They will obtain appropriate supplies, prepare and stock the room, ensuring adequate supplies and linens are always available, and clean tables and trays after each patient. Proper technique for injecting IV contrast, including checking the IV with saline and choosing the correct injection method, is essential. Proficiency in filming from the imaging workstation, 3D imaging, and multiplanar reconstruction is also required. The technologist will respond appropriately to codes and emergencies, explain CT procedures to patients and families, obtain completed questionnaires and necessary history, and inform patients and families of any delays. They will also train co-workers and students, assist other technologists when needed, acquire requisitions, check for appropriate clinical information, and charge for procedures, supplies, and surgical codes. Additionally, they will indicate no-film badge wearing and fluoro time, add surgical charges as needed, operate the PAC's system appropriately, verify studies before archiving, report equipment problems to supervisors and document confirmation numbers, and complete appropriate forms for all procedures. A contrast media form must be filled out for all patients receiving IV and rectal contrast. The technologist will communicate with the radiologist to determine appropriate protocols, ensure correct protocols are utilized as prescribed, and perform procedures as directed. They will demonstrate recognition of anatomy and pathology related to the scan, perform warm-up calibrations as needed, maintain competency in the CT department, perform point-of-care testing, and fulfill other assigned duties.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program
ARRT Registered and registered in CT
CPR
SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina)
Excellent customer service skills
Basic computer skills
Data entry skills

Nice To Haves

3D Imaging preferred

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of procedures applying ionizing radiation.
Performs CT scans as directed.
Communicates with the physician and other work-related personnel appropriately.
Identifies patients and procedures.
Communicate with nursing or physician concerning patient.
Inform nursing of patients that need IV sedation or biopsies.
Fill out questionnaires on all patients between the ages of 12-55 yrs. old.
Positions patients accurately for all CT procedures.
Patients are transferred and positioned correctly for anatomy to be demonstrated for best visibility.
Know scanning protocols in depth.
Must be able to perform procedures correctly using protocol book for reference.
Studies must be done in a timely manner and taken to the radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible after completion of exam.
Write time procedure is finished and filmed on patient board.
Films must be archived and taken to radiologist for reading.
Obtains appropriate supplies and prepares room for patient.
Keeps room cleaned and stocked at all times.
Adequate supplies and linens must always be available.
Tables and trays must be cleaned after each patient.
Use proper technique when injection IV contrast.
Ensure IV is working and checked first with an injection of saline.
Choose correct method of injection (hand or injector).
Must be proficient in filming from imaging workstation.
3D imaging and multiplanar reconstruction.
Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately.
Explains CT procedure to patient and/or family member.
Obtains completed questionnaire and proper history and clinical from patient, floor or physician's office.
Informs patients and families of all delays.
Trains co-workers and students.
Assist other technologists when not busy in assigned CT room.
Acquires requisition and checks for appropriate clinical.
Charges procedure, supplies and surgical codes when exam is completed.
Indicates no-film badge wearing name and fluoro time.
Adds surgical charges when needed.
Operates the PAC’s system appropriately and verify studies before sending to archive.
Reports equipment problems to supervisor, in-charge tech and documents confirmation numbers.
Appropriate forms must be completed for all procedures.
Fill out contrast sheet on all patients receiving IV and rectal contrast.
A contrast media form must be filled out on all patients, CT forms must be filled out on all patients.
Communicates with radiologist to determine appropriate protocols for each exam.
Correct protocols are utilized as prescribed by the radiologist.
Procedures must be performed as directed by the radiologist.
Correct scans as performed.
Demonstrates recognition of anatomy and pathology as related to scan being processed.
Perform warm up calibrations as needed.
Maintain competency needed for working in the CT department.
Performs point of care testing.
Performs other duties as assigned.