CT Protocoling Tech - Full Time

Valley Health•Winchester, VA

58d

About The Position

The CT protocoling technologist will work under the indirect supervision of radiologists and cardiologists to ensure appropriate CT scan ordering, and protocol selection based on patient diagnosis and facilitating technical excellence. The CT protocoling technologist will work with operational managers and CT Team leader to ensure the CT quality program, policies, procedures, and training are maintained and documented to assure safe practices and regulatory compliance. Responsible for maintaining core CT scanning competencies, he/she will be responsible for ensuring imaging quality, delivering appropriate radiation dose to patients, and protocol management for basic and advanced CT/CTA procedures. Assist in precepting other CT technologists and orienting them to the equipment, and the department imaging protocols and policies. Will work alongside the radiologist/cardiologist to assist with 3D post processing. Must exhibit expertise in utilizing computerized tomography scanners to produce cross-section images of patient's internal organs and tissues for diagnosis of medical issues. Adheres to radiation safety measures under the supervision of the Radiologist. Specific duties include the ability to accurately interpret a physician's scanning instructions, administration of contrast material, prepares and operates CT equipment, accurately positions patient to capture appropriate images, transmission of images to interpreting physician for review, ability to work as a team member, follows infection control and safety guidelines. Serves as the primary liaison between patients and radiologists and other members of the support team. Uses professional and ethical judgment and critical thinking when performing their duties with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Participates in continuing education and learning experiences to enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills for continued competence.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA accredited program in radiologic technology required
Associates degree in radiologic technology required
ARRT (R) Registered required
ARRT (CT) Registered required
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required
New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation
Must demonstrate high level knowledge in CT image quality, safety, and protocols required
Must demonstrate high level of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and medical terminology
Maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure techniques
Competency in performing examinations and procedures on patients of all ages required
Demonstrates good working knowledge of PACS, HIS, RIS, department protocols and VH policies required
Excellent leadership and communication skills required
Expertise in the operation of CT scan equipment with attention to detail, understanding of computer technology, ability to work in a stressful environment with the ability to follow directions/instructions from supervisor
Consistent attendance is required to assure that patient needs are met
Must meet the Medical Imaging Tech professional ladder level III criteria

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in radiologic technology preferred
2 years clinical experience as a CT Technologist in a hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure appropriate CT scan ordering
Protocol selection based on patient diagnosis
Facilitating technical excellence
Work with operational managers and CT Team leader to ensure the CT quality program, policies, procedures, and training are maintained and documented to assure safe practices and regulatory compliance
Maintaining core CT scanning competencies
Ensuring imaging quality
Delivering appropriate radiation dose to patients
Protocol management for basic and advanced CT/CTA procedures
Assist in precepting other CT technologists and orienting them to the equipment, and the department imaging protocols and policies
Work alongside the radiologist/cardiologist to assist with 3D post processing
Accurately interpret a physician's scanning instructions
Administration of contrast material
Prepares and operates CT equipment
Accurately positions patient to capture appropriate images
Transmission of images to interpreting physician for review
Ability to work as a team member
Follows infection control and safety guidelines
Serves as the primary liaison between patients and radiologists and other members of the support team
Uses professional and ethical judgment and critical thinking when performing their duties with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Participates in continuing education and learning experiences to enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills for continued competence

Benefits

A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Match
A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
health savings account
flexible spending account for childcare
life insurance
short-term and long-term disability
professional development
discounts to on-campus dining