CT Technologist - Computed Tomography - Day

WellSpan Health•Lewisburg, PA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine and specialized CT radiologic procedures at an advanced skills level. Produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of designated anatomical areas according to established practices and procedures. Responsibilities include performing CT Scan Radiology studies, obtaining patient history, explaining procedures, administering intravenous contrast media under physician supervision, recognizing and treating complications, scheduling cases, positioning and transferring patients, practicing radiation safety, performing on-call duties, training new staff, preparing documentation, and performing duties of a Radiographer as needed. The role also involves demonstrating knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assessing and interpreting patient data, providing direct patient care, committing to safety regulations, maintaining policies and procedures, enhancing professional growth, providing outstanding service, supervising students, ordering supplies, archiving images to PACS, and maintaining cleanliness of work areas.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
2 years Related experience. Required
Registered Technologist-Computed Tomography - ARRT Upon Hire Required or Certified in Computed Tomography - NMTCB Upon Hire Required
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Accredited program in radiologic technology and training in computer tomography procedures. Upon Hire Required

Responsibilities

Performs CT Scan Radiology studies; obtains patient history, explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns.
Under the direct supervision of the physician, administers intravenous contrast media.
Recognizes complications (e.g., contrast reaction) and treats appropriately.
Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.
Positions and transfers patients comfortably.
Immobilizes patients as necessary and practices radiation safety procedures.
Performs duties as on call technologist.
Trains new staff.
Has passed the CT specialty exam as per ARRT.
Performs the duties of Radiographer as needed.
Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population.
Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment.
Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Supervises, assists and evaluates students in the clinical education setting.
Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.
Appropriately segments and archives images and exams to the PACS archive.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas and/or patient rooms.