CT Technologist III

Inland Imaging•Spokane, WA

5d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist III is a Full Time, Regular position working 4 10 hour shifts Sunday-Wednesday 8:30am-7pm at Sacred Heart Medical Center. This position is eligible for a $5.00 per hour weekend shift differential on Sunday. SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR EXPERIENCED TECHNOLOGISTS!! The CT Technologist III's primary role is to obtain the safest and highest quality CT exams under the direct or indirect supervision of a radiologist per established Inland Imaging guidelines and protocols. This involves independently performing CT studies, reconstructing images as needed, ensuring proper radiation dose, and communicating with radiologists. The technologist is responsible for preparing equipment and rooms, assisting with patient transportation, preparing contrast dosage, and maintaining sterile procedures for invasive studies. They must also interview and assess patients, obtain detailed histories, review patient preparation checklists, perform parenteral procedures, and use universal precautions. Post-exam, they review studies for quality and acute findings, ensure preauthorization, complete paperwork, build patient exam worklists, present exams in PACS, and prepare studies for radiologist review. Additionally, they manage exam codes for billing, add charges for medications and contrast, and troubleshoot CT equipment. The role may require rotation to other shifts and locations, and may involve working in hospital, urgent care, or clinical settings. The technologist must also maintain strict confidentiality, follow all health and safety policies, and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They must be able to consider individual needs when communicating with and treating patients of all ages and demonstrate professional demeanor, teamwork, and self-directed learning. Quarterly quality assurance meeting attendance is required.

Requirements

Minimum of six months as a practicing Certified Radiologic Technologist required
Must maintain current Washington State Certified Radiologic Technologist License
Maintain current ARRT (R), (CT) Certificate
Must pass ARRT (CT) boards within 12 months of Technologist being trained, working independently and signed off with a current competency checklist
Current CPR/BLS required
Must be able to pass a background check required by RCW 43.43.830-840 to work with children under the age of 16, developmentally disabled persons or vulnerable adults
Employees must not be included on the LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS provided by the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
Eligible employees must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

AA Degree preferred
Anatomy and medical terminology preferred
Medical office experience preferred
Understanding of all procedures to be read by radiologist preferred
Experience with the following computer applications is highly desired: Outlook; Microsoft Office Suite; Workday; ISite; Qgenda; Internet/Intranet; Weex; EPIC and Medicalis. Datix and/or Inland Imaging Incident reports.

Responsibilities

Independently performs CT studies that meet or exceed the standards set by the interpreting radiologist(s)
Follows established protocols for individual CT examinations
Uses professional judgment to reconstruct images as needed to enhance study for interpretation
Ensures proper radiation dose to patient and to obtain a quality exam
Communicates with the Radiologist as needed to protocol exams.
Prepares equipment and room for exams
Assists in the transportation of patients as needed
Ensures proper contrast dosage is ready and available as needed
Prepares room with sterile trays and supplies for invasive procedures
Cleans exam room after each study
Interviews and assesses patient for CT exam
Obtains detailed patient history to aid the radiologist in making a diagnosis
Obtains procedure consent
Reviews patient preparation checklist prior to procedure
Performs parenteral procedures i.e., contrast injections, IV starts/removal
Uses universal precautions with all patients.
Tests and monitors IV sites during injections, when possible, to avoid extravasation of contrast
Consistently practices sterile procedures for invasive studies
Quickly recognizes patient contrast reaction and follows accepted standards for appropriate patient care during and after reaction
Always wears appropriate PPE for study following isolation processes
Physically assists patients on or off the CT table
Safely uses hoyer lifts within manufactures guidelines when available.
Communicates with patient during exam to ensure the patient does not move and to ensure patient comfort level
Verifies that orders are received and within the indication for the exam.
Reviews studies post exam to check for quality and acute or urgent findings upon completion.
Assures preauthorization (when needed) for exam has been obtained and if exam changes that a new authorization has been requested.
Completes all exam paperwork
Builds patient exam work list
Presents exam in PACS using appropriate hanging protocols.
Readies the OLF (patient history form) to send study to the radiologist worklist.
Changes exam codes in billing system as appropriate
Appropriately codes exam for billing
Adds charges for medications and contrast as appropriate
Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed for staffing and patient care.
Troubleshoots CT equipment and reports issues to Manager and/or Director
Coordinates patient care between technologists and clerical staff to facilitate a smooth workflow
Responds to information requests from patients, scheduling, and other departments.
Performs daily Quality Assurance.
This position may be required to work in a hospital, urgent care or clinical setting.
Performs other duties as assigned
Multi-system CT vendors and systems
Level II trauma center that includes traumas, psychiatric care and stroke center
Works in a fast-paced environment and with trauma, high acuity and comprehensive stroke patients.
Pediatric: Oncology Trauma Congenital
Procedures: Sets up sterile tray for all procedures
Microwave and cryo ablation procedures
Bone marrow biopsies
Chest tubes
Abscess drains
Anesthesia and special needs supported cases
Adult and pediatric cases with anesthesia support for imaging
3D applications: Angiography: code stroke carotid, AAA, vascular studies
Coronary arteries
Extremities for orthopedic surgical planning
Pediatric studies: craniosynostosis
Trauma cases
Renal transplant studies
Advanced Technologist: Cardiac exams
TAVRs
Heart measurements
Coronary studies
Pediatric cardiac studies
Dedicated site for congenital heart studies
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland’s customers.
Follows all Health and Safety policies and guidelines of Inland Imaging or its partners depending on work location.
Follows all company policies including those regarding harassment, non-retaliation, discrimination, respectful workplace, and related policies.
Follows all policies regarding HIPAA, non-disclosure of confidential information and company security.
Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene.
Free of alcohol and drug abuse.
Ability to access multiple worksites in a timely manner.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education through professional journals, approved seminars, etc.
Ability to consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients of all ages.
Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.
Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department.
Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self-growth, accepting and performing other projects and responsibilities, and requesting other projects and responsibilities.
Quarterly quality assurance meeting attendance is required for this position.
Attendance is a requirement for this position.
Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed.
Treats all patients with dignity and respect
Provides excellent customer service
Conforms to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations
Complies with PHI (Protected Health Information)
Demonstrates the Inland Imaging Core Values Show We Care, Do The Right Thing, Maximize Individual Potential, Challenge Convention