CT Scan Technologist 1, Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Scan Technologist – Level I is responsible for performing complex procedures in CT (Computed Tomography) through the operations of radiographic equipment to obtain highest quality of diagnostic images with the least amount of radiation exposure. Independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative are essential in addition to responsibility for designated areas, procedures and equipment. Supervises the day-to-day operations in the absence of modality Chief Technologist or Radiology Manager. 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 Ultrasound 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/development 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. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology /Diagnostic Imaging Program.
State of Florida License as a General Radiographer.
CPR and BLS certification required.
ARRT registered and ARRT Certified in primary modality required.
One year (1) year of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

Performing complex procedures in CT (Computed Tomography) through the operations of radiographic equipment to obtain highest quality of diagnostic images with the least amount of radiation exposure.
Supervising the day-to-day operations in the absence of modality Chief Technologist or Radiology Manager.
Coordinating/managing scheduling and patient flow for interdepartmental procedures.
Supervising as well as performing diagnostic imaging studies under the direction/supervision of a radiologist.
Assisting with the education and training of new physicians.
Assisting radiologists and PhD's in developing new protocols and Ultrasound imaging techniques that are unique to facility.
Participating in research initiatives and development of research protocols.
Acting in a team leader capacity on a routine basis.
Monitoring charging of Ultrasound procedures and supplies daily to ensure correctness.
Demonstrating CT equipment for 'site visits' for visiting physicians and administrators.
Providing in-service classes in section.
Obtaining and examining 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.
Ensuring that orders are appropriate to the type of exam recommended by physician.
Notifying supervisor of any discrepancies and/or contacting physician’s office for correct orders if necessary.
Identifying patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
Verifying the patient’s ID by checking their name and date of birth on electronic medical record and patient’s wristband.
Obtaining necessary consents and education.
Performing 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.
Integrating diagnostic, laboratory results, patient history and medical records and adapting exam as necessary.
Adhering to CT protocols to maintain high quality standards.
Consistently demonstrating complete competence in performing CT scans as ordered.
Assisting positioning patients in required anatomical position for display of body for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary.
Maintaining proper aseptic technique utilizing universal precaution guidelines (hand washing, gloves, gown, mask, eye protection and equipment disinfection).
Assisting radiologist with imaging procedures, starting IV's, and injecting contrast, if applicable.
Assisting radiologist with interventional CT procedures.
Evaluating CT scans for technical quality, collating processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately labeling.
Filming/transmitting to PACS.
Charging procedures and supplies in UChart/Radiant.
Dispensing oral contrast to patients for CT scans.
Loading and operating power injectors for contrast media administration.
Maintaining accurate patient records.
Gaining patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
Applying physical age-specific and/or developmental care needs of patients according to their documented physical/development requirement by competency validation checklist: Children Adolescents Adults Geriatric Challenged/Disabled.
Performing basic nursing functions in the patient’s care i.e., assisting with bedpans, emesis basins, etc.
Assuming care for physical and psychological needs of the patient during scanning procedures; initiating life support measures for patients if necessary; assisting in “Code Blue” procedure during medical emergencies.
Performing CPR as needed.
Keeping work area in a clean and sanitary condition and stocking exam/dressing rooms with required supplies.
Providing on call coverage.
Reporting unusual findings in a timely manner to appropriate Radiologist/Supervisory personnel.
Scheduling patients for procedures; assisting with clerical functions.
Providing assistance with orientation and training of new CT technologists.
Providing education and training to student technologists.
Abiding by to hospital/department HR policies.
Adhering to any regulatory body guidelines governing modality including but not limited to: Joint Commission, AHCA, ACR, FL DOH and FDA/MQSA.
Assisting with the day-to-day operations within the department.