Radiologic Technologist- CT .75 FTE

Waverly Health Center•Waverly, IA

About The Position

FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.75 / 30 / 2nd Shift (United States of America)Flexible, 2nd shift. Holiday Rotation. CT call as needed. Willing to train CT on job, must have 1 year of X-ray experience. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures: • Performs additional radiology services as trained or certified, to include mammography, CT, MRI, and/or Dexa. • Selects and operates radiography equipment, imaging, and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures. • Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. • Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination. • Operates mobile x-ray equipment in other departments throughout the organization. • May perform non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as appropriate and consistent with applicable state statutes. • Evaluates radiographs or images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded. 2. Patient records and billing: • Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. • Responsible for coding signs and symptoms, diseases, operations, and procedures in accordance to ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles to ensure Medicare and other insurance coverage. Responsible for obtaining patient waivers when procedures are not deemed as medically necessary. • Completes all billing charges, notes, and other required paperwork in a timely manner. 3. Patient education and service: • Prepares patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety. • Provides patient education. • Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data in order to alert licensed practitioners to possible contradictions for procedure. • Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures. 4. Quality and Safety: • Determines radiographic technique exposure factors. • Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others. • Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan. • May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned area. • Performs daily quality control tests as described by MQSA. Reports and corrects any deviations from the standard. • Practices aseptic techniques as necessary. • Reports equipment malfunction and provides input on equipment and supply decision. 5. Understands methods and is capable of performing venipunctures. 6. In agreement with state statute(s) and/or where institutional policy permits, prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. 7. Works with Radiologists and other licensed medical practitioners: • Verifies informed consent for and assists a licensed practitioner with interventional procedures. • Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures.

Requirements

Must have successfully completed formal Radiologic Technology training in an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved program and be registered (or eligible for registry) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology.
Must possess valid State of Iowa credential (i.e. Iowa Permit to Practice)
Radiologic Technologist- must be registered through ARRT in General Radiology and possess valid permit to practice from the Iowa Department of Public Health.
Radiologic Technologist: Mammography- Mammography technologist must possess or obtain certification within 24 months after appropriate training is complete and application process is initiated.
Radiologic Technologist: MRI- MRI technologist must possess or obtain MRI certification within 24 months after appropriate training is complete and application process is initiated. MRI Technologist with 2 plus years of experience but not yet certified must possess certification 18 months after hire.
Radiologic Technologist: CT technologist must possess or obtain CT certification. Technologists hired to train on job with no experience must obtain certification within 24 months after appropriate training is complete and application process is initiated. CT Technologist with 2 plus years of experience but not yet certified must possess certification 18 months after hire. As of 3/1/2022; current staff working towards advanced certification must possess certification within 24 months. This process will be monitored by Radiology Department Manager.
On call technologists must arrive within 30 minutes.
Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
Sitting – Approximately 25% of shift.
Standing– Approximately 50% of shift.
Walking – Approximately 25% of shift.
Lifting – Approximately 35 pounds. Must use, and require staff to use, when in hospital and pre-hospital settings, proper body mechanics and ergonomics and, as applicable, lifting/moving devices.
Twisting – Infrequent.
Bending – Moderate.
Squat/Kneel – Occasionally less than 25% of shift.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in area of licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures
Performs additional radiology services as trained or certified, to include mammography, CT, MRI, and/or Dexa.
Selects and operates radiography equipment, imaging, and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
Operates mobile x-ray equipment in other departments throughout the organization.
May perform non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as appropriate and consistent with applicable state statutes.
Evaluates radiographs or images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
Responsible for coding signs and symptoms, diseases, operations, and procedures in accordance to ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles to ensure Medicare and other insurance coverage.
Responsible for obtaining patient waivers when procedures are not deemed as medically necessary.
Completes all billing charges, notes, and other required paperwork in a timely manner.
Prepares patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
Provides patient education.
Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data in order to alert licensed practitioners to possible contradictions for procedure.
Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
Determines radiographic technique exposure factors.
Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan.
May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned area.
Performs daily quality control tests as described by MQSA.
Reports and corrects any deviations from the standard.
Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
Reports equipment malfunction and provides input on equipment and supply decision.
Understands methods and is capable of performing venipunctures.
In agreement with state statute(s) and/or where institutional policy permits, prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Verifies informed consent for and assists a licensed practitioner with interventional procedures.
Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures.