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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary
- Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
- The shift for this position will be 24 hrs/week: Sat-Sun 7a-730p.
- Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
- Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.
- Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
- Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
- Able to independently perform job functions.
- Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Patient Care
- Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
- Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
- Follows established procedures for administering contrast medias to ensure patient safety.
- Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and correct right/left marker usage.
- Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
- Responds to emergency situations; maintains and restocks crash cart and life‑support equipment.
- Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
- Observes patient condition and evaluates situations requiring physician intervention.
- Verifies correct identity of patient using two unique identifiers per hospital policy.
- Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
- Demonstrates competence in selecting and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
- Organizes schedule, time and priorities to complete tasks within designated time frames.
- Follows physician instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
- Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.
- Uses critical thinking skills.
- Dialogs with patient/family.
- Asks clarifying questions.
- Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
- Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
- Demonstrates and understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care.
- Preps the patient for the procedure.
- Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
- Maintains competency with venipuncture.
Equipment
- Adjusts technique so the patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.
- Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider.
- Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
Education and Communication
- Clearly explains procedure purpose and nature using AIDET to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation.
- Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved.
- Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
- Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
- Documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
- Reads email daily and completes assigned tasks.
- Completes required departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.
Quality Control
- Consistently produces acceptable images as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits.
- Verifies that equipment is fully operational before each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
- Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs as needed.
- Prints and scans after‑hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable.
- Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
- Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist when applicable.
Operations
- Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.
- Transports and positions patients and assists them on and off the procedure table.
- Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
- Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
- Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others when needed and as time allows.
- Performs clerical and support duties as required to ensure service continuity and quality.
- Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly reports potential problems.
- Maintains productivity equal to other staff.
- Operates all workstations associated with the CT department.
- Pushes/retrieves images from the CT console to PACS.
- Maintains Joint Commission and all regulatory agency standards.
- Takes call when necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education
- Graduate of AMA‑approved School of Radiology Technology — Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)
- ARRT Radiography
- ARRT Computed Tomography
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS‑Instructor
Required Minimum Experience
- Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology — Required
- Less than 1 year experience in CT — Preferred
Required Minimum Skills
- Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent interaction with physicians, patients, visitors and staff.
- Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
- Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation.
- Must function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.
- Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills at all times.
- Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast‑paced work environment.
- Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
- Must be detail oriented and able to multitask effectively throughout the work shift.
- Must communicate professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
- Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
- Must comply with all hospital policies, practices, protocols and professional standards.
- Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
- Must understand anatomy and pathology and their impact on procedure quality.
- Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer‑recommended Quality Control tests
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