CT Tech - Defiance Regional Hospital

ProMedica Defiance Hospital•Defiance, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CT Technologists make a significant difference in a patient’s care at ProMedica. Delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging allows providers to make informed decisions regarding patient treatment and management. You will work with the radiologist and other members of the team to deliver high-quality care and support our patients. In this role, you will use computerized tomography equipment by selecting proper technical factors based on age, size, weight and anatomical differences and general health status of patients. Under the direction of a physician, you will demonstrate your knowledge and ability to administer and document contrast and IV contrast. You will also use proper radiation protection and age-appropriate immobilizers to produce high-quality CT scans. ACCOUNTABILITIES Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize computerized tomography equipment by selecting proper technical factors based on age, size, weight, and anatomical differences and general health status of various age groups. Critiques images for diagnostic quality. Utilizing proper radiation protection accessory devices and age-appropriate immobilizers to produce high quality CT scans under the philosophy of A.L.A.R.A. Under the direction of a physician demonstrates knowledge and ability to administer and document contrast and IV contrast according to standards for patients of all ages. Maintains proficiency in venipuncture and IV contrast safety. Assists radiologist and physicians in the performance of diagnostic CT procedures with patients of all ages performing support functions. Demonstrates competency in the use of general radiographic equipment and in physical comfort measures and psychosocial issues when giving care to include neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients: Demonstrates the ability and knowledge to identify educational needs, obtain patient history, and provide information in easily understood terminology with clear communication style about procedures and care to patients of various ages. Determines appropriateness of procedure based on the above. Maintains departmental equipment and facilities in a safe and clean condition. Reports equipment malfunctions. Assists in training and evaluating new CT associates and students. Demonstrates competency in the physical comfort measures and psychosocial issues when giving care to include neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Demonstrates prominent level of care, courtesy, and cooperation. Educates patients about their procedures and ensures patients and their families’ comfort and needs are appropriately addressed in a dignified, confidential manner. Demonstrates awareness of safety standards for self and assigned area. Follows organization’s mission and values of customer service. Performs other duties as assigned. The above summary of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

Requirements

Completed formal radiologic technology training at an AMA approved school or a school that is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Must be able to cope with the stressful situations and handle deadlines in a demanding, fast paced medical environment.
Must be able to understand directions, communicate, and respond to inquiries; requires effective people skills.
Must be competent in the use of facility communication systems and equipment (e.g., EMR/PACS and fax machines).
Must be able to input and retrieve information from radiological or other medical equipment and computerized systems.
Must have met ARRT registry requirements and be Radiology registered.
If CT registry eligible , must pass registry within one year of accepting the position; if performing in more than one modality and registry eligible , must pass registry within one year of accepting additional responsibilities (see addendum).
License by state if applicable
CPR

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize computerized tomography equipment by selecting proper technical factors based on age, size, weight, and anatomical differences and general health status of various age groups.
Critiques images for diagnostic quality.
Utilizing proper radiation protection accessory devices and age-appropriate immobilizers to produce high quality CT scans under the philosophy of A.L.A.R.A.
Under the direction of a physician demonstrates knowledge and ability to administer and document contrast and IV contrast according to standards for patients of all ages.
Maintains proficiency in venipuncture and IV contrast safety.
Assists radiologist and physicians in the performance of diagnostic CT procedures with patients of all ages performing support functions.
Demonstrates competency in the use of general radiographic equipment and in physical comfort measures and psychosocial issues when giving care to include neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Demonstrates the ability and knowledge to identify educational needs, obtain patient history, and provide information in easily understood terminology with clear communication style about procedures and care to patients of various ages.
Determines appropriateness of procedure based on the above.
Maintains departmental equipment and facilities in a safe and clean condition.
Reports equipment malfunctions.
Assists in training and evaluating new CT associates and students.
Demonstrates competency in the physical comfort measures and psychosocial issues when giving care to include neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Demonstrates prominent level of care, courtesy, and cooperation.
Educates patients about their procedures and ensures patients and their families’ comfort and needs are appropriately addressed in a dignified, confidential manner.
Demonstrates awareness of safety standards for self and assigned area.
Follows organization’s mission and values of customer service.
Performs other duties as assigned.