CT Scan Technologist - PRN

Lawrence Memorial Hospital•Lawrence, KS

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist is responsible for providing empathetic and instructional patient care, including the preparation and operation of imaging equipment, data collection using computers and imaging devices, and instrument care. The technologist ensures patient physical safety and maintains radiation safety at all times, adhering to State Licensure scope of practice and medical staff approved protocols. This role supports the mission of Lawrence Memorial Hospital by explaining procedures, maintaining equipment, utilizing appropriate resources, communicating professionally, assisting the Radiologist, and adhering to standards of care. The technologist must maintain certifications, licensure, and competencies, perform examinations proficiently and safely, maintain patient confidentiality, complete ordered exams, generate charges, act as a patient advocate, and maintain accurate patient records. Specific duties include reviewing patient history, performing complex CT scanner operations, positioning patients, operating power injectors for contrast media, assisting with interventional CT procedures, and performing IV starts. Care must be provided according to the population served.

Requirements

ARRT Licensure
CT registration within 12-18 months of employment
LRT State of Kansas License
BLS certification

Nice To Haves

One year experience in CT

Responsibilities

Explains procedures to patient/family accurately and to customer satisfaction.
Maintains all equipment appropriately.
Utilizes appropriate equipment and supplies to perform exams or aide in performance of diagnostic procedures that comply with the states scope of practice.
Communicates professionally and effectively with all customers.
Assists the Radiologist as needed for completion of procedures.
Adheres to standard of care outline for customers in policy and procedures as the Medical Director of Imaging Services.
Maintains certifications, licensure and job related/accreditation competencies and requirements.
Performs patient examinations proficiently, efficiently and safely.
Maintains confidentiality of all customers.
Completes ordered exams and assembles data in folder to be read by the Radiologist/Physician.
Generates exam charges in Radiology computer system.
Utilizes resources to provide the best standard of care for patients in Imaging Services.
Acts as patient’s advocate prior, during and following exams.
Maintains accurate patient records and documents pertinent data and patient information completely.
Reviews patient history and obtains appropriate order.
Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures.
Position patients for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary.
Load and operate power injections for contrast media administration.
Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures.
Proficiency in IV starts.
Performs care according to the population served on the unit as referenced in the Administrative, Scope of Services Policy.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.