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The Christ Hospital Health Network · 3 months ago

CT Technologist - Main CT Scanning - Full Time - Nights

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a CT Technologist to operate CT scanners and obtain diagnostic images. The role requires the technologist to produce quality images independently and perform various responsibilities including patient interaction, safety protocols, and documentation management.

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Responsibilities

Greets patient by introducing self and asking patient to verify their name and birthdate

Takes pertinent patient history. Reviews order for procedure and any other documentation, current medications, allergy information and completed questionnaire

Explain procedure to the patient and solicits questions to assure understanding

Is proactive in anticipating needs of the patient, keeps patient and family informed of delays, answers questions and responds appropriately to concerns following up on issues or contacting someone who can

Communicates with all customers, co workers, physicians and their office staff in a professional manner respecting differences

Adheres to all hospital/Imaging Center policies and Excel core values striving to exceed expectations

Positions patient, scans, and archives procedures according to established protocol producing diagnostic images within quality control parameters

Utilizes proper venipuncture techniques to prepare patient for contrast media administration as necessary. Administers contrast media for the proper completion of CT scans according to established protocol or as directed by a physician. Labels syringes appropriately according to policy

Properly identify, prepare, administer and document various medications used during procedures

Reconcile patient medications to ensure the patients' current medications will not interact with the contrast media used

Completes all work in a timely, efficient, productive manner

Assists co workers in other modalities as appropriate, starting IV's, completing computer functions, preparation of patients

Assist physician with invasive procedures as applicable

Verify physician orders for accuracy and act upon appropriately

Utilizes appropriate radiation reducing techniques that do not compromise high quality images

Protects patients, self and all other personnel from radiation exposure

Wears and stores dosimeter appropriately, switching out monthly and in a timely manner

Uses appropriate devices for moving patients to protect the patient as well as self

Observe patient and assists as necessary to minimize risk of falls or other injury

Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals including but not limited to appropriate hand washing, proper identification of patients, labeling containers, meds administration etc

Complies with all HIPAA requirements, maintaining privacy and confidentiality

Understands and could execute policies and procedures in cases of medical emergency, fire, tornado's and other emergency situations

Verifies all images are matched and linked in PACS

Verifies completion of all documents, questionnaires, histories pertinent to the CT study being performed

Maintains a working knowledge of all Information Systems, including but not limited to RIS and PACS. Scans documents, enters data correctly, including contrast information when appropriate, charges, tracks data correctly and in a timely manner

Knows process and can perform task of burning images to a CD

Maintains knowledge and skills to perform duties and stay current with changes as they occur by attending 75% of all department and technical meetings. Participates in department in-services and reviews memos, emails and bulletins for areas of responsibility

Works to accommodate patients scheduling needs; to best to utilize personnel and equipment while maintaining quality. Works cooperatively with reception staff in all modalities assisting as needed. Works cooperatively with reception staff to assist when needed. Is willing to become multi modality trained

Keeps rooms stocked and equipment cleaned according to department standards. Performs other duties as required or directed

Reports all equipment problems to manager and keeps co workers informed of status. Properly uses and maintains equipment utilizing safety techniques. Is proactive in identifying issues and works to get them resolved in a timely manner

Adheres to time and attendance policy and discuses any variation from the schedule with manager

Maintains appropriate active credentials (ODH and ARRT) and submits within established requirements by Imaging Services

Demonstrates willingness to assist in departmental changes to improve workflow and learn new functions and duties as needed to keep department viable

Access to patient records in course of normal operations to conduct the business of medical imaging is a responsibility of all designated personnel. Access of records is limited only to records that are pertinent to the patients care or regulatory requirements and only occur when necessary to carry out duties as part of the imaging team. Confidentiality and protection of all records is the responsibility of each individual. This access may occur for the reasons stated below:

Pre procedure in preparation for the scheduled exam

During the procedures in care of the patient

Post procedure to follow up on care

To QA processes to insure data is correct

To conduct retrospective reviews for the purpose of education, research or for compliance to ODH, MQSA, ACR or other regulatory requirements

To respond to daily calls from patients, other departments, physicians or physician offices requesting us to access records to review historical procedure record

Documentation of access must occur where appropriate and feasible in log form, comments in EPIC, HIM or McKesson or other available media/format

Qualification

CT scanningRadiologic TechnologyPatient positioningMedical terminologyIsolation techniquesSterile techniquesEquipment operationCPR certificationCustomer serviceCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology school required, and/or has completed on the job experience/training which allows the technologist to obtain certification

Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation and sterile techniques/procedures

Patient positioning and equipment operation (x-ray machines and printers)

Technologists must be board certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

They must also hold an active, valid Ohio license as Radiographer