CT Technologist- Full Time 2nd Shift

American Addiction Centers•Libertyville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist is accountable for performing CT scans and post-processing according to established clinical protocols, guidelines, and department operating procedures. This role involves transporting patients, assisting with patient transfers, and monitoring patient condition during CT procedures. The technologist will work with radiologists to tailor protocols, follow correct CT Department Technologist workflow, position patients correctly, and perform optimal scans using appropriate technical factors and shielding. They will also perform advanced CT imaging techniques such as CT angiography, 3D, MIPS, VR, Vessel Analysis, and MPRs, and operate support equipment. The role requires initiating IVs for contrast media administration and preparing patients by explaining procedures and answering questions. Additionally, the CT Technologist is responsible for maintaining good customer relations, obtaining pertinent patient history, documenting patient information, assisting in scheduling, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Keeping state licensure, certifications, and CPR card current is also a key responsibility, as is staying abreast of current CT procedures and developments, and training new staff and students. The technologist will coordinate the scheduling of inpatients, outpatients, and ER patients for efficient utilization of CT equipment and personnel.

Requirements

1 year general radiology preferred.
ARRT registry
IEMA license
CPR within in 3 months of hire
Basic knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and basic CT procedures
Good oral and written communication skills
Computer competent
ARRT registry
IEMA license
CPR certification (within 3 months of hire)
Advanced CT Certification within one (1) year of hire
Ability to work overtime when needed and respond to work at short notice (eg. Disaster Call back)
Ability to be flexible in starting times to meet departmental demands. (weekend rotation,flexible hours, other shifts)
Ability to work weekends and holidays
Ability to participate in on-call programs and available to department needs with minimal notice
Ability to show excellent technical competence
Ability to show computer competence and equipment skill competence (eg. power injector)
Ability to practice high quality patient care - very good communication skills - follows age specific guidelines
Ability to demonstrate very good oral and written communication skills
Ability to deal with extremely ill patients - can handle stressful situations professionally
Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgement skills
Ability to function independently with minimal assistance in performing job
Attends education and safety inservices - completes all safety modules
May be exposed to hazardous chemicals
Exposed to radiation - follows radiation safety guidelines
Ability to attend out of town site visits/training if needed
Ability to do light, medium or heavy lifting
This position will recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

Accountable for Performance of CT scans and post processing according to established clinical protocols, guidelines and department operating procedures
Transports patients to and from departments when necessary. Assist in tranfer of patients on and off the CT table. Continually monitors patient condition during CT procedure.
Works with radiologist in the tailoring of protocols to meet patient exam requirements.
Follows correct CT Department Technologist workflow (select correct scan room, identifies and documents two forms of identification on each patient, acquire history, verify orders, scan patient, send images to PACs, scan all paperwork and data sheets (e.g., history sheet, med-reconcilliation sheets, consent forms), start and complete the case in RadNet, address Q A issues, charge for contrast media and supplies, Verify that all images, series and data sheets have been sent to PACs- make sure the number of images is correct, verify exams.
Positions patients correctly, using proper immobilization techniques
Performs optimal scans using correct technical factors, shielding and protocols, based on the patient diagnosis, history and other revelant clinical information.
Use correct technical factors in accordance with the American College of Radiology (ACR) to use the lowest amount of radiation to get a diagnostic scan.
Performs CT angiography, 3D, MIPS, VR, Vessel Analysis, and MPR's, post processing of computer data to enhance exams for radiologist interpretation, using reconstruction software appropriate to the pathology or region of interest.
Operates support equipment for CT such as: Independent workstation, pressure injector, PACs and RadNet systems.
Initiates IV for administration of contrast media for CT in accordance with department policy and utilizing standard precautions - Is IV certificed within 3 months of hire.
Prepares patient for exams by explaining procedure and by encouraging questions and answering any questions the patient may have
Accountable for maintaining good relations when dealing with internal and external customers encountered in daily performance of job.
Address minor custormer complaints. Tactifully resolves complaints, using service recovery
Refers difficult complaints or sensitive issues to higher authority
Provides explanation of delays for testing to patients who are waiting past their scheduled time.
Accountable for obtaining pertinent patient history to provide the radiologist with adequate information for exam interpretation and to ensure procedural criteria is met.
Obtains and documents, confidential history (e.g., lab values - BUN/Creatinine, allergy screening, surgical and dialysis history, etc), from patient, chart or family member, to ensure the appropriateness of the exam as well as administration of contrast media
Obtains contrast injection consent form from patient or family member prior to the injection of contrast material
Accountable for documentation of and charging for supplies used during the performance of exams or procedures.
Accountable for documentation of all patient information on appropriate forms for department records related to preservation of patient records, patient statistics, billing information and supplies
Assists in scheduling of exams
Documents confidential patient history to ensure appropriateness of exam and contrast media
Documents patient charge data, modifying and initiating charges as procedure modifications are made per the radiologist or ordering physician
Documents any allergic reaction, iv extravasations and initiates incident report regarding staff or patient situations
Maintains appropriate inventory levels of supplies, notifies ordering personnel in a timely manner when supplies need to be ordered
Accountable for being compliant with established Accrediting Organization, IEMA and department safety safety standards to ensure patients and staff well being at all times
Maintains appropriate inventory levels of medical supplies.
Performs daily quality assurance scans on all scanners prior to use to ensure safety of scanners for patients and staff - Documents daily QA in logbook
Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
Use correct scanning protocols, guidelines and technical factors to obtain the best quality diagnostic scan using the lowest possible radiation
Maintains fire safety standards
Initiates requests for emergency medical support as indicated by patient conditon - Knowledge of when to call Code Blue/Rapid Response
Maintains knowledge of departmental disaster and evacuation policies
Maintains and constantly implements standard precautions
Maintains documentation of equipment malfunctions and notifies appropriate personnel
Attends mandatory inservices and department meetings.
Completion of all applicable of safety modules
Accountable for keeping state licensure (IEMA), certifications (ARRT) and CPR card current
All current associates will be required to pass the advanced CT certification examination by January 1, 2010
All associates hired after January 1, 2010 will be required to have advanced certification in CT or required to be CT advanced certified within 1 year of hire.
Accountable for keeping abreast of current CT procedures and new developments in the field of CT and sharing of information with staff, new hires and students.
Responsible for attending in-services and education seminars when appropriate.
Responsible for instructing other technologists on new techniques, protocols or procedures learned
Responsible for training of new staff and students
Accountable for coordinating the scheduling of inpatients, outpatients and ER patients to ensure efficient utilization of CT equipment and personnel
Works with inpatient and outpatient scheduling to adjust schedules as needed
Performs examinations in the following order STAT, Pending Discharge, Current Day, completes Routine exams in the order in which they are ordered.
Associated is expected to charge for supplies used during the performance of exams.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program