CT Tech - Outpatient

Northside Hospital•Douglasville, GA

About The Position

Overview Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today. Responsibilities PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Collects pertinent medical information and reviews physician’s order to identify reason for examination and potential contraindications. 2. Explains procedure to patient and ensures consent form is signed if required for examination. 3. Positions patient and administers oral, rectal or intravenous contrast as required. Monitors patient reaction and responds to adverse reactions with emergency procedures as necessary. 4. Selects equipment parameters and logs pertinent information. 5. Performs scanning procedure. Modifies parameters as required to improve visualization of desired anatomy. 6. Perform POC iSTAT testing and screen for contrast contraindications. 7. Organizes images, performs the scan and transfers exam to PACS system. 8. Enters patient charges into computer. 9. Performs minor maintenance and repairs on Computerized Tomography (CT) equipment. Refers other problems to the department Supervisor. 10. Assists in orienting and training personnel as necessary. 11. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury-accident to Manager. Qualifications Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB accredited school Registered CT Technologist with the ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) Must hold American Heart Association Current Basic Life Support (BLS) PREFERRED Prior training or experience in Computerized Tomography (CT) scanning. Ability to insert intravenous catheter

Requirements

Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB accredited school
Registered CT Technologist with the ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT)
Must hold American Heart Association Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

Prior training or experience in Computerized Tomography (CT) scanning.
Ability to insert intravenous catheter

Responsibilities

Collects pertinent medical information and reviews physician’s order to identify reason for examination and potential contraindications.
Explains procedure to patient and ensures consent form is signed if required for examination.
Positions patient and administers oral, rectal or intravenous contrast as required. Monitors patient reaction and responds to adverse reactions with emergency procedures as necessary.
Selects equipment parameters and logs pertinent information.
Performs scanning procedure. Modifies parameters as required to improve visualization of desired anatomy.
Perform POC iSTAT testing and screen for contrast contraindications.
Organizes images, performs the scan and transfers exam to PACS system.
Enters patient charges into computer.
Performs minor maintenance and repairs on Computerized Tomography (CT) equipment. Refers other problems to the department Supervisor.
Assists in orienting and training personnel as necessary.
Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury-accident to Manager.