CT Technologist

The University of Kansas Health System•Paola, KS

16d

About The Position

Deliver diagnostic imaging services to all patients by providing modern medicine and compassionate care. This includes inpatient, outpatient and emergent CT procedures. The technologist must work independently or with a team of other professionals that include other technologists, nurses, and radiologists to deliver outstanding diagnostic imaging service. Note: This is a 12 hour Day shift position working 8am-7pm Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday with an occasional Saturday (1x/wk).

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Radiology program
CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days
Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) within 90 Days

Nice To Haves

1 or more years of experience
Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge and application of all CT exams on inpatients, outpatients, and ECC as described in department policy and procedure manual.
Accurately and efficiently performs all scans requested.
Has the department ready for use for next shift.
Performs technical and clerical duties inclusive of cardiac and vascular CT scans, add-on patients, and Q.C./Q.I. functions for equipment and appropriate patient care.
Responsible for the technical quality of scans, including but not limited to image quality, proper signal/noise ratio, filters, and window/level.
Immediately reports equipment malfunction, concerns, and anomalies to the Lead CT Technologist or department manager/director and Biomed Department.
Understands the importance of providing quality and timely customer service for any ordering physician.
Assists Radiologists and other medical staff performing patient care procedures such as patient lifting, I.V. insertion, drawing blood, or others, as assigned.
Provides patients with accurate procedure detail.
Communicates with the patients and gives the customer their business card upon departure.
Utilizes the five points of communication: Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You.
Implements the Language of Caring lessons into their customer service skills.
Understands all computer/software applications that are required to perform day, evening, and night work flow tasks.
Utilizes IT help desk when appropriate.
Available to assist in other departments when needed or assigned.
Individual capitalizes on all licenses, certifications, and qualifications that they obtain.
Review workstation and post processing functionality as required monthly and submit QA documentation to the Lead CT Technologist.
Understands all Reconstruction Applications available and is capable of utilizing them.
Verifies orders in the patient chart/EMR.
Reviews Radnet contrast safety questionnaire with patient.
Follows Department Policy for contrast use.
Ensures consent form is signed for appropriate designated exams.
Ensures that equipment operation and techniques reduce radiation exposure to patient, personnel, and public to as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
Technologists will review the prior patient CT list and report findings to the Radiologist.
Technologists and Radiologists will work together to assure appropriate age specific protocols.
Monitors supplies and informs Lead CT Technologist of supplies that need to be ordered in a timely manner.
Performs assignments such as restocking supplies as needed or requested.
Participates in regular inventory process and checks expiration dates on all items.
Understands the evolution of business, technologies, and processes.
Shows initiative to accept challenges with a positive attitude.
Comprehends that changes occur that require flexibility.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.