CT Travel Tech

Common Spirit•Corning, IA

69d

About The Position

Under the direction of a physician and with little supervision, performs procedures, using diagnostic imaging equipment designed for radiographic imaging. Provides health care services as needed, using radiographic, computed axial tomography (CT), magnetic resonance, interventional radiology, mammography, ultrasound and or nuclear medicine and PET to assist in diagnosis and treatment. Performs procedures, computer processing and related techniques, producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of service and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides patient care and recognizes essential critical thinking skills needed for successful completion of procedure. Participates in on-call duty as needed. As a travel CT Technologist you will have the ability to travel across CommonSpirit Health to provide your expertise when and where staffing needs arise. Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedures. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion. Verifies informed consent for and assists physician(s) with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures. Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions. Provides patient education as appropriate. Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure. Recognizes all radiation safety standards including "Image Gently" and "Image Wisely" and MR safety standards. Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.e. CT room, performing portable exams etc Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters. Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director. Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure. Performs any performance and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality requirements. Checks all supplies for outdates prior to use and reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager or director for follow-up. Uses CSH incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure. Responsible for participating in and having a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staff's license or certifications. Be familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be able to speak to all department processes around quality and environment of care.

Requirements

Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program
Minimum of 2 years of recent experience
Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR)
Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)
Registered Technologist Computed Tomography (RTCT)
Medical Radiographer: XX (MRAD:XX)

Responsibilities

Performs procedures using diagnostic imaging equipment
Provides healthcare services using radiographic, computed axial tomography (CT), magnetic resonance, interventional radiology, mammography, ultrasound and or nuclear medicine and PET to assist in diagnosis and treatment
Performs procedures, computer processing and related techniques, producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner
Exercises professional judgment in performance of service and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics
Provides patient care and recognizes essential critical thinking skills needed for successful completion of procedure
Participates in on-call duty as needed
Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedures
Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion
Verifies informed consent for and assists physician(s) with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures
Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions
Provides patient education as appropriate
Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure
Recognizes all radiation safety standards including "Image Gently" and "Image Wisely" and MR safety standards
Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.e. CT room, performing portable exams etc
Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters
Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director
Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure
Performs any performance and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality requirements
Checks all supplies for outdates prior to use and reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager or director for follow-up
Uses CSH incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure
Responsible for participating in and having a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staff's license or certifications
Be familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be able to speak to all department processes around quality and environment of care