CT Technologist, limited hours, varied shifts

Holland Hospital•Holland, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist works under the supervision of the Radiology Manager. This position is responsible for scheduling CT examinations, receiving and reviewing patient requisitions, positioning patients for CT imaging, administering I.V. contrast media, performing computed tomography imaging examinations, and discharging patients. The role also includes performing miscellaneous related duties, assisting with Radiology Assistant duties when needed, and performing other assigned duties. This position requires the ability to provide care and service appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or tech-school
1 year experience as a Radiology Technician
Current BLS for the Healthcare Provider Certification (or completed within 60 days of hire)
Completed ARRT requirements as evident by current/active ARRT status
Completion of the AART's Computer Tomography Clinical experience requirements to obtain CT Certification if not already CT certified through AART
Associates Degree or higher education
Registered Radiologic Technologist
BLS/CPR through the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

CT Boards preferred

Responsibilities

Schedules CT examinations
Receives and reviews patient requisitions
Positions patients for CT imaging
Administers I.V. contrast media
Performs computed tomography imaging examinations
Discharges patients
Performs miscellaneous related duties
Performs the Radiology Assistant's duties when needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Explains examination to the patient and obtains a patient history
Positions patient for the examination according to established departmental protocols
Applies patient immobilization devices and gonad shielding as appropriate
Enters patient identification information in assigned computer systems
Selects radiation exposure and computer parameters in accordance with department protocols
Reviews CT images to insure acceptable image quality
Records all patient charges as scheduled by ordering physician
Documents clinical information in computer system and other specified data as required
Charges the procedure after performing the CT exam
Completes appropriate consent form for performing the procedure
Selects appropriate contrast media
Prepares I.V. contrast administration on established protocols
Explains and reviews contrast administration procedure consent with the patient
Follows universal precautions in accordance to Hospital policy
Adheres to I.V. Contrast Medication Administration guidelines as established by the department
Cleans CT equipment and accessories
Requests supplies from hospital stock to responsible designee
Coordinates time of CT examination with other imaging modalities as needed
Performs daily scanner calibration tests in accordance to manufacturer specifications
Assists in the cross-training of future personnel
Performs the Radiology Assistant role in the absence of personnel
Obtains in-patient and out-patient orders from the information system
Reviews requests for diagnosis and examination requested with interpreting physician to insure appropriate procedure is ordered
Arranges daily work schedule to accommodate emergent and inpatient CT requests
Follows the insurance pre-authorization requirements for payer compliance
Works with Central Scheduling to assist in scheduling outpatient CT examinations
Verifies indications for requested CT examinations on the daily schedule
Coordinates CT examinations with other radiology examinations
Manages the emergent and inpatient orders within the daily schedule