CT Technologist | North Medical Campus

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist will work in a Level II trauma hospital setting, performing and being competent in Computed Tomography under the direction of the Radiologist. The CT Technologist must be able to independently acquire the proper exam for the Radiologist’s interpretation and operate all CT equipment in the proper setting. The role requires working with patients in age group specific environments (pediatric, geriatric, febrile, and critical acute care), adjusting technique and positions for optimal examinations. The technologist will meet the needs of outpatients, inpatients, and emergency department patients in a high volume, Level II Hospital with ambulatory, non-ambulatory, acute and chronically ill, trauma and stroke patients. Responsibilities include 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. The CT Technologist will obtain and maintain the knowledge needed for the PACS. Caregivers are responsible for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as directed by the department leader. The CT Technologist reports equipment malfunctions/failures to their immediate Supervisor, Maintenance staff, or Bio-med service as appropriate and follows all policies and procedures set by the Medical Imaging Department, the facility, and the organization. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent: 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: 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.
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.
Has a positive attitude and customer service mindset.
Is friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others.
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.