Northern Light Health - Bangor, ME

posted about 2 months ago

Bangor, ME
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About the position

The CT Technologist is responsible for coordinating the patient flow to obtain requested imaging studies in a fast paced environment. This is achieved through order verification, Quality Assurance of the imaging equipment, proper patient identification and obtaining appropriate imaging following approved policies and protocols. This is to include proper patient preparation and education which may begin prior to the patient arrival. The technologist may be involved in part of a procedural team. The technologist will treat patients of all age groups which includes infancy, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics. The technologist must be knowledgeable of age specific protocols. The technologist must be flexible to cover a variety of shifts with weekend, holiday and non-restricted call duties required as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates initiative by seeking assignments when the assigned area is not busy.
  • Demonstrates continuous cooperativeness with the supervisor's instructions and co-workers.
  • Wears radiation monitoring devices in accordance with State regulations and Northern Light Health's ALARA program.
  • Strives to improve interdepartmental and intradepartmental communications to promote total quality care of the patient.
  • Maintains a calm and knowledgeable demeanor; keeps composure under stressful situations.
  • Conforms to accepted professional standards of attitude and behavior.
  • Remains flexible and willingly accepts changes in assignments, scheduled working hours, etc.
  • Assists in the orientation and training of students and new employees.
  • Makes timely and appropriate decisions and acts through empowerment to handle situations to resolution.
  • Minimizes patient delays and is flexible when calling for inpatients to ensure the exam room is ready upon the patient's arrival.
  • Communicates effectively, giving attention to the physical comfort, privacy and sensitivity to patient's needs.
  • Provides a clean and orderly work area.
  • Reports and files all patient incidents and HIPAA compliance reports immediately within the online system.
  • Coordinates patient care activities with other sections of the department and other patient care areas.
  • Takes ownership for determining customer needs and offering ways to help.
  • Demonstrates proper response and reliability for 'on call' coverage.
  • Works within the guidelines of the ALARA program to protect patients and personnel from radiation hazards.
  • Maintains documentation as required by State and Federal regulations and other agencies as needed.
  • Verifies patient identification by two methods and documents patient verified on tech completion in electronic medical record.
  • Ensures that a Licensed Practitioner has ordered the exam via electronic, written order or verbal confirmation.
  • Prepares, labels, administers, stores, transports between locations within the hospital, and disposes of imaging contrast in accordance with License requirements and institutional policies.
  • Follows sterile, aseptic IV puncture technique.
  • Selects and operates appropriate equipment for the procedure requested.
  • Evaluates finished images for quality, adherence to department protocols, artifacts, etc.
  • Operates within the framework of existing department policies and procedures.
  • Applies techniques of good body mechanics while performing job tasks.
  • Informs the supervisor concerning equipment malfunctions and other problems.
  • Obtains urgent readings as necessary ensuring results are communicated to the ordering clinician.
  • Follows organization's infection control policies and guidelines for Universal Precautions.
  • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and physiology.
  • Assists radiologists and other practitioners during invasive procedures.
  • Promptly performs the exam complete function in the computer to enable timely report availability and billing.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of daily charges and is able to reconcile billing errors.
  • Ensures correct financial account number is used in the RIS system when performing the order entry function.
  • Complies with supervisor's instructions regarding adjustments to staffing levels as needed due to volume changes.
  • Is familiar with a wide range of catheters and supplies used for procedures.
  • Assumes responsibility for self improvement.
  • Completes all iCare courses annually, maintains CPR certification and completes annual self competency review.
  • Knows the Life safety and Fire safety procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the disaster plan.
  • Keeps current on department information by reading the communication logs.
  • Attends 75% of staff meetings and participates in discussions.

Requirements

  • Licensed as Radiologic Technologist Required.
  • Required Radiologic Tech-Radiographer.
  • Required Associate's Degree.
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