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St. David's HealthCare · 1 week ago

CT Technologist Bastrop FSED

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

St. David's HealthCare is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. The CT Technologist is responsible for performing CT procedures in accordance with established standards and practices, ensuring optimal patient care and safety while maintaining high-quality imaging standards.

Health CareHospital

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Demonstrates Excellence by Consistently Produces Scans of Optimal Diagnostic Quality on Patients Ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric:

Maintains thorough knowledge of the operating parameters of the scanners

Ability to operate the CT scanners and related equipment efficiently and effectively

Follows established scanning protocols

Demonstrates proficiency in scanning trauma, acute & challenging patients or situations; possess skill to modify positioning and scanning factors when standard cannot be performed

Possess knowledge of disease processes and images these findings adequately; communicate them to the Radiologist

Ability to recognize and adapt scanning to pathology

Images are labeled correctly and identified according to protocol

Scans patient of all ages, tailoring the exam to the age to the age group to provide optimal images

Proficient at performing CTA scans and retrospective reconstruction

Knowledgeable of cardiac anatomy and contraindications; ability to perform Coronary Scans and Calcium Scoring

Completes quality scans in a timely manner, effectively organizes and prioritizes workflow to meet STAT and urgent demands

Demonstrates competency in the safe usage of the power injector and adheres to set guidelines

Acceptable gauge/site for peripheral power injector

Acceptable Central Venous Catheter for power injector

Demonstrates Accountability for Clinical Responsibilities for CT:

Completes procedure by ensuring the exam ordered and performed is entered correctly in Meditech and moved to TAKEN at time of REVIEWING the images in PACS

Completes required documentation in PACS and Meditech

Obtains pertinent patient history, and relays it to the Radiologist to assist in diagnosis or treatment; provides reason for non-standard images

Ensures the patient is charged correctly for medication/contrast and supplies. Informs patient if additional scans are performed

Performs daily Fascal, weekly Phantoms Quality Control tests; appropriate action is taken for variances

Demonstrates Accountability for Safety Practices in CT and Diagnostic Imaging:

Identifies patient verbally and confirms with 2 patient identifiers (order or request) with patient ID band during first contact and prior to medication administration

Performs “Procedural Pause” on all exams; verifies exam/side and ensures Meditech order matches the written order. Ensures indicators for procedure is appropriate

Medications and sharps are secured at all times

Administer contrast media in accordance with the Medication Usage and Contrast Policies:

Medications are secure at all times; removed from Acudose after patient screening and prior to administration

Practices the 5-rights for medication administration

Evaluates and documents complete contrast questionnaire about medical history, allergies, and contrast history prior to all administration

Relays to supervising radiologist or physician as appropriate; documents

Completes Risk Management Report in Meditech for Medication/ADR related events. Completes required documentation and reporting for extravasations

Follows set guidelines when performing venipuncuture; has completed approval process

Conducts Fall Assessment when acquiring patients from room and returning patients to rooms/ED

Demonstrates safe practice with HIGH risk for fall patients; does not leave unattended

Adheres to radiation plan consistently demonstrates an awareness of Radiation Safety Practices

Protects self, patient, staff and public from unnecessary radiation

Screens and documents the possibility of pregnancy on all women of the childbearing age

Employs techniques to minimize radiation exposure by adhering to the ALARA program

Follows set scan protocols and CTDI and utilizing patient CT shields as appropriate

Protects patient, public and self by adhering to Infection Control Policies and guidelines

Safely transports patient by utilizing the transporting policies and performing patient “Hand-Off” at all periods of patient exchange

Demonstrates preparedness for patient arrest or critically ill patients; aware of technologist role in code

Accountability for Providing Full Support by Performing Job Related Duties:

Performs end of shift review of all exams not moved to taken and exams ordered and not performed before exiting shift; uses Meditech Patient Tracker /Ordered Exam list to indentify exams in ordered status

Proficient in operating Meditech, PACS, Scanner/Room Worklist, CR units and Printers; ability to trouble-shooting and request additional training as needed. Ability to copy images to CD or print to laser printers

Performs the outlined process for CT equipment malfunctions are possible malfunctions

Maintains a clean organized and safe work environment, food and drinks are not taken out of designated areas

Maintains stock in the area and contact appropriate person for re-orders

Performs other duties/task as requested

Demonstrates Integrity Consistent with the Hospital Mission:

Functions independently and problem solves effectively, considering alternatives

Ensures imaging and support equipment is functioning properly. Follows protocol for malfunctions

Assists with recruiting, training, and providing performance feedback for team members

Consistently reports to work on time and ready for first assignment

Takes call on a rotating basis. Arrives at facility within 30 minutes of receipt of call

Attends staff meetings. When absent, is responsible for obtaining information from meetings

Demonstrates Respect During all Interactions:

AIDET is used in all exam interactions

Soliciting patient cooperation by explaining procedure to patients and family in terms they understand attempts to clarify any misconceptions; communicates with patient during the exam. Education is documented

Maintains awareness of patient safety, patient privacy, confidentiality and dignity at all times

Effectively use the Hospital “Service Recovery” when warranted

Communicates with Charge Technologist/s to ensure department runs efficiently

Demonstrates Compassion to the needs of others:

Displays flexibility and volunteers to work odd or extra shifts when workloads or absences warrant

Participates in efficient room turnover

Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and “Patients First” safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures

Qualification

CT proceduresRadiologic TechnologyAmerican Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsCross Sectional AnatomyBLS certificationPatient careRadiation protectionQuality controlCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Graduate of an American Medical Association approved program in Radiologic Technology

CT curriculum covering 3 semester hours of Sectional Anatomy or 16 hours post graduate CEU's Cross Sectional Anatomy

Certified or Temporary Certified by Texas Department of State Health Services as a Medical Radiologic Technologist

Certified in Radiology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT, RTR)

Post-primary CT certification within 1 year of CT assignment

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS

One year experience performing Computed Tomography procedures

Preferred

One year experience performing Computed Tomography procedures

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.

Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

Colleague recognition program

Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Company

St. David's HealthCare

Glassdoor3.4

St. David’s HealthCare operates as a prestigious hospital system.

Austin, Texas, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://stdavids.com/

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