CT Technologist | North Medical Campus

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist will work in a Level II trauma hospital setting, performing Computed Tomography under the direction of the Radiologist. This role requires the ability to independently acquire proper exams, operate all CT equipment, and work with diverse patient age groups (pediatric, geriatric, febrile, critical acute care), adjusting techniques and positions for optimal examinations. The technologist will serve outpatients, inpatients, and emergency department patients in a high-volume environment, handling acute, chronically ill, trauma, and stroke patients. Responsibilities include exam room presentation, patient transportation, data entry into the Radiology Information System, scheduling, patient education on prep, obtaining correct orders and paperwork, billing, and communicating with medical staff. The role also involves maintaining knowledge of PACS and reporting equipment malfunctions. Caregivers are expected to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as directed. The CT Technologist must follow all policies and procedures set by the Medical Imaging Department, facility, and organization.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
General Studies Graduate - Radiology Program
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer
(ARRT)(R) (CT) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification with advanced certification in Cat Scan or completion of CT Registry within 12 months of hire.
Caregivers must be BLS certified upon employment or within their 90-day probation period.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in a Related Field
1+ years of Customer Service Experience
1+ years of Radiographer Experience

Responsibilities

Performs and is competent in Computed Tomography under the direction of the Radiologist.
Independently acquires the proper exam for the Radiologist’s interpretation.
Operates all CT equipment in the proper setting.
Works with patients in age group specific environments: pediatric, geriatric, febrile, and critical acute care; adjusting technique and positions for optimal examinations.
Meets the needs of outpatients, inpatients and emergency department patients.
Works in a high volume, Level II Hospital with ambulatory, non-ambulatory, acute and chronically ill, trauma and stroke patients.
Responsible for exam room presentation, patient transportation, entering exams into the Radiology Information System, scheduling CT exams, educating patients on exam prep instructions, obtaining correct orders and paperwork for records, billing, and communicating with Medical Staff as requested.
Obtains and maintains the knowledge needed for the PACS.
Responsible for evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as directed by the department leader.
Reports equipment malfunctions/failures to their immediate Supervisor, Maintenance staff, or Bio-med service as appropriate.
Follows all policies and procedures as set by the Medical Imaging Department, the facility and the organization.
Consistently demonstrates a thorough knowledge of patient positioning, principles of CT radiation exposure, quality control, image reconstruction, specialized protocols in a Level II trauma hospital setting, including but not limited to TAVR, perfusion studies, Cardiac CTA, AFIB angiograms as well as complex trauma situations and angiograms.
Prioritizes patients and demonstrates the ability to plan own work.
Assists physicians in performing procedures.
Provides a learning environment for students completing their clinical rotation.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Focuses on patient satisfaction by scheduling appointments promptly and courteously.
Obtains accurate information and properly documents on patient scheduling system.
Demonstrates a positive attitude and customer service mindset.
Meets patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures in person and on the telephone.
Proficient with safe handling and moving of patients using ceiling and other lifts.
Prepares and administers correct amount of contrast, using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual.
Able to start and maintain IV lines.
Documents appropriately in patients chart.
Develops and maintains teamwork.
Demonstrates willingness to learn new procedures and accepts additional responsibilities.
Is on time and prepared to work scheduled hours.
Documents appropriate information in patients’ charts.
Participates in upkeep of department, i.e, cleanliness of work area, preventive maintenance, stocking of supplies, reports all malfunctioning equipment.
Ensures the procedure and related supplies are billed correctly.
Reviews patient’s condition, history, and physicians order; consults radiologist with any questions.
Determines proper positioning, and selects correct patient from work list.
Presents high quality images to Radiologists.
Routinely prepares the patient and the equipment for the upcoming procedure.
Educates the patient and/ or family regarding the procedure to be performed.
Provides professional age-specific interaction with patients.
Competently works within required computer programs (i.e. PACs, RIS, Vrad) as well as manual downtime processes.
All other duties as assigned.