CT Technologist PRN Plus

Saint Luke's Health System•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Within the organizational structure of radiology, performs X-ray and CT scan procedures to assist in direct patient care. For employees graduating in 2017 or later, an associate degree is required. The minimum work commitment is three shifts within a six-week period, including one weekend shift and one minor or major holiday shift. Call requirements are determined by the department. In a Convenient Care or Imaging Center setting, the technologist may assist other modalities and perform other duties as assigned. In a Community Hospital setting, the technologist performs CT and general radiography exams; follows aseptic technique, universal precautions, and infection-control practices; protects and shields areas that do not need imaging; maintains radiology documentation and records; and performs imaging-equipment quality assurance and quality control according to established protocols and policies. The role also provides basic bedside and supportive patient care under the direct supervision of a physician or RN, assists with stabilizing patients and life-support needs in collaboration with clinical staff, documents services in the medical record, inserts and maintains IVs, collects laboratory samples and performs testing in accordance with CLIA regulations and established procedures, and participates in QAPI and accreditation-related activities. The technologist may also prepare patient meals.

Requirements

Associate degree required for graduating classes beginning in 2017.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Computed Tomography (ARRT) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Registered Technologist (ARRT) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Responsibilities

Perform X-ray, CT, and general radiography procedures to support direct patient care.
Assist other imaging modalities and perform other duties as assigned in Convenient Care or Imaging Center settings.
Use aseptic technique, universal precautions, and infection-control practices.
Protect and shield body areas that do not need to be imaged.
Maintain required radiology documentation, logs, forms, and records.
Perform quality assurance and quality control of imaging equipment according to established protocols and policies.
Provide basic bedside and supportive patient care under the direct supervision of a physician or RN.
Assist in stabilizing patients and managing life-support needs in collaboration with physicians and clinical staff.
Document services accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Insert and maintain IVs.
Collect laboratory samples and perform laboratory testing in accordance with CLIA regulations and established policies and procedures.
Participate in QAPI activities, accreditation preparation and surveys, and maintenance of accreditation, state, and CMS standards.
May prepare patient meals.
Work at least three shifts within each six-week period, including one weekend shift and one minor or major holiday shift; meet call requirements as determined by the department.