CT Technologist - CT Scan Diagnostic Imaging - Days

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport • Gulfport, MS

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About The Position

The Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic and medical imaging and related procedures to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Responsibilities Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes Prepares patient to best demonstrate an anatomical area of interest, respecting the patient's ability and comfort Properly determines exposure techniques and factors Maximizes productivity and efficiency within national benchmarks Performs CT imaging using appropriate protocols established by the medical director Maintains quality control and quality assurance Corroborates and documents patient's clinical history with procedure Applies principles of radiation protection, when appropriate to minimize exposure to the patient, self, and others Maintains archival storage of digitized data, as appropriate Maintains all equipment in proper working order and reports any malfunction Evaluates images for technical quality: assuring proper patient identification, positioning, and all required documentation is recorded Communicates patient/family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider Provides accurate and timely documentation in patient care records per policy and standard procedures Communicates variances and/or significant events to appropriate healthcare provider according to guidelines Participates in team conferences and/or care coordination activities

Requirements

• Education: Vocational/Technical Diploma Graduate of Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited radiographic program
• Experience: None
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service approach
• Licensure: Advanced registry in Computed Tomography (CT)

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes
• Prepares patient to best demonstrate an anatomical area of interest, respecting the patient's ability and comfort
• Properly determines exposure techniques and factors
• Maximizes productivity and efficiency within national benchmarks
• Performs CT imaging using appropriate protocols established by the medical director
• Maintains quality control and quality assurance
• Corroborates and documents patient's clinical history with procedure
• Applies principles of radiation protection, when appropriate to minimize exposure to the patient, self, and others
• Maintains archival storage of digitized data, as appropriate
• Maintains all equipment in proper working order and reports any malfunction
• Evaluates images for technical quality: assuring proper patient identification, positioning, and all required documentation is recorded
• Communicates patient/family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider
• Provides accurate and timely documentation in patient care records per policy and standard procedures
• Communicates variances and/or significant events to appropriate healthcare provider according to guidelines
• Participates in team conferences and/or care coordination activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees