Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist

Vighter•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Vighter is seeking Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists to provide patient care support at the Columbia VAMC. Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists are responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients to ensure that the quality of the studies adhere to established standards. The CT Tech will perform other functions as determined by the Supervisor in expediting the care of the patient.

Requirements

Education: Graduate from an approved School of Radiologic Technology.
Experience: Minimum two-year experience in specialty.
Certification: RT Certification from ARRT is required and CT Certification is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
License: Have and maintain a valid, unrestricted license in any state, territory, or commonwealth of the U.S and/or certification as required.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of specialized with and without contrast material CT examinations.
Critiques images for quality and notifies the Radiologist and/or CT Supervisor of significant exams requiring immediate attention while patient is undergoing examination.
Ensures all documentation required for the completion of the exam is complete in data entry systems.
Uses judgement and initiative, relying on established protocols and past practice when a difficult decision must be made.
Must be able to perform common exams listed below: Head & Neck Chest Abdomen & Pelvis Extremities Spleen, Aorta, Kidney, Bladder Biopsies & Drainages
Prepares contrast material for fluoroscopic and special procedures under the direction of the Radiologist for the purpose of performing imaging examinations.
Must be continuously on the alert to the patient’s condition and other disorders. Adverse reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient or equipment.
Ensures that all documentation required for the completion of exams is done in VISTA CPRS.
Must be certain patient identification and requests are identical.
Validates all images and corrects incorrect information prior to sending to VISTA for interpretation by the Radiologist. If deletion for VISTA is required, the proper documentation must be presented for deletion of images from the medical record through the PACS Administrator and/or ADPAC Coordinator.
Help to maintain effective control for the Radiology Department by coordinating organizing and executing the work potential to expedite workflow patterns with the department.
Continuously works to develop a cohesive and effective team with other areas of the Radiology Department and with other areas of the entire facility to expedite quality patient care.
Ensures that adequate quantities of supplies for general Radiology are available to meet workload demands.
Assures that procedure rooms are always stocked with necessary supplies, with special attention to emergent equipment and supplies. Alerts supervisor when supplies are needed.
Must recognize and report major equipment malfunctions within a timely manner
Ensures that all equipment is in proper working order prior to use.
Removes and tags defective equipment and notifies DRT Supervisor or Chief Technologist.
Responsible for making routine calibration on equipment.
Mains certification in BLS.
Obtain pertinent diagnostic examinations for the ordering provider.
Correlates the clinical history with the test to be performed.
Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. Includes the maintenance of patient registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system.
Properly identifies patient images. Essential so that mistaken identity of patient images does not occur. The Technologist must be certain the patient ID band and the request are identical.