Night

WellSpan Health•Lewisburg, PA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs all CT radiologic procedures at an advanced skills level. Performs procedures to produce computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of designated anatomical areas according to established practices and procedures. This role involves direct patient care, administering contrast media under physician supervision, recognizing and treating complications, and maintaining documentation. The technologist will also be responsible for scheduling, patient positioning, performing advanced CT examinations including reconstructions and cardiovascular CT imaging, and potentially serving as a preceptor/trainer for students and new technologists. Independent workstation proficiency is expected, along with knowledge of survey readiness, policy and procedure training, equipment troubleshooting, and delegation skills. Common expectations include assessing and interpreting patient age-specific data, providing age-specific treatment, and demonstrating a commitment to safety by complying with regulations, reporting errors, and participating in safety education. The role also requires maintaining policies and procedures, enhancing professional growth, providing outstanding customer service, managing supplies, archiving images, maintaining work areas, and attending meetings.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
4 years Progressive responsibility in a diagnostic imaging department.
Completed CT Tech II skill sets at a WellSpan facility.
Registered Technologist-Computed Tomography - ARRT Upon Hire
Certified in Computed Tomography - NMTCB Upon Hire
Basic Life Support Upon Hire
Accredited program in radiologic technology and training in computer tomography procedures. Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

EHR proficiency
Independent workstation proficiency
Proficient contrast administration policy knowledge.
Survey Readiness preparation/teaching, policy, and procedure training.
4C/Standard Work assistance
Equipment knowledge and trouble shooting
Mentor for CT Technician, CT Tech I, and CT Tech II
Delegation skills, provides leadership role in absence of Lead Tech
Interdepartmental Involvement/assignments.

Responsibilities

Performs all CT Scan studies; obtains patient history, explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns.
Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
Under the direct supervision of the physician, administers intravenous contrast media.
Recognizes complications (e.g., contrast reaction) and treats appropriately.
Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.
Positions and transfers patients comfortably, immobilizes patients as necessary and practices radiation safety procedures.
Performs all basic to advanced CT examinations, reconstructions and Cardiovascular CT imaging.
Serves as Preceptor/Trainer with students and/or new technicians/technologists as needed.
Takes call to meet the needs of the department, as defined by each hospital.
Assists with Survey Readiness preparation/teaching, policy, and procedure training.
Provides assistance with 4C/Standard Work.
Demonstrates equipment knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
Acts as a Mentor for CT Technician, CT Tech I, and CT Tech II.
Utilizes delegation skills and provides leadership role in absence of Lead Tech.
Participates in Interdepartmental Involvement/assignments.
Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment.
Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Possesses proficient contrast administration policy knowledge.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.
Appropriately segments and archives images and exams to the PACS archive.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas and/or patient rooms.
Attends meetings as required.