CT Tech PRN - Vanderbilt Health at Bedford Hospital

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Shelbyville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist performs Computed Tomography procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

If a recent graduate, new hire must obtain Radiologic credentialing within one year of being hired
LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

Participates in on-call coverage as needed to ensure 24 hour a day coverage
Displays flexibility, volunteers to work odd shifts as workload demands

Responsibilities

Performs all computed Tomography procedures according to established department protocols
Perform appropriate volume of procedures according to patient load
Ensures that the correct patient information, technical settings, and appropriate slice thickness are entered prior to scanning
Prepare and administers oral and intravenous contrast media according to established guidelines
Performs venipuncture when needed using sterile technique
Completes appropriate patient documentation
Displays working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
Processes, records, and archives images for evaluation, interpretation, and maintenance purposes
Completes filming of all cases in a timely fashion according to radiologists’ requirements
Completes processes to send image data to PACS
Performs all tasks associated with the proper execution of a CT examination in accordance with the established department and hospital policies and procedures
Accepts assignments from supervisor in positive manner; recognizes and performs duties that need to be accomplished although not routine
Restock and maintains assigned work area/equipment in an orderly fashion and ensures that emergency kit is accurately supplied and dated
Performs necessary cleaning of room and equipment
Assists in the movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, beds and radiographic imaging tables
Uses appropriate restraint devices as needed
Performs all assigned RIS transactions to ensure that accurate patient and procedure information is recorded in a timely fashion for the patient medical record and billing purposes
Completes patient exam in RIS
Review’s materials and exam charges, edits/corrects as necessary
Review’s patient exam information in WIZ, edits as necessary
Performs visual maintenance checks on all equipment used and reports all malfunctions to appropriate personnel
Perform quality assurance procedures
Provides clear concise information regarding mechanical problems and service needs
Records all equipment downtimes in department log and notifies appropriate personnel according to department procedures
Provides radiation protection to patient, staff and self-according to prescribed safety standards
Wears and maintains dosimeter badge in a proper fashion
Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance to radiation safety practices
Communicate with hospital staff and physicians in the performance of CT Scan procedures to exchange pertinent patient information
Assists in scheduling of routine and emergency exams
Handles calls with courtesy and efficiency
Communicates identified patient related problems using the appropriate chain of command
Participates in on-call coverage as needed to ensure 24 hour a day coverage
Displays flexibility, volunteers to work odd shifts as workload demands
Demonstrates competency in performing all procedures, age range from neonatal to geriatric
Demonstrates capability of explaining procedures to patient, considers patient’s comfort during procedure, understands emotional response when procedure is completed
Demonstrates respect for patient’s right to privacy, all matters handled in confidential manner
Abides by professional code of ethics
Assists to identify patient and family learning needs and provides pertinent information regarding the procedure that is appropriate for age and level of learning to the patient and significant other
Provides verbal education regarding procedure performed that is appropriate for age and level of learning to the patient/significant other
Completes all documentation forms as required by department
Completes incident forms and risk management forms in timely manner
Completes patient education forms and discharge forms in a timely manner