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Kaiser Permanente · 1 month ago

CT Technician - MMMC - Day 40 hr

Wailuku, HI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Kaiser Permanente is a healthcare organization, and they are seeking a CT Technician to perform computerized tomographic examinations and procedures. The role involves patient positioning, technical factor selection, and assisting radiologists during procedures while ensuring patient safety and confidentiality.

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Responsibilities

Performs computed tomography studies and procedures

Positions patients and provides immobilization means and patient counseling as required

Selects technical factors and protocols that result in optimum imaging for each individual patient

Reviews orders, prepares schedules and consults with attending Radiologists and Registered Nurses as needed

Maintains daily records of exams performed

Follows all National Patient Safety Goals

Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to performing the study ordered

Ensures accuracy of information and data entry, while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality

Captures required documentation in Radiology Information System (RIS)

Prepares, loads, programs and operates the contrast injector

Assists with screening patients for contraindications

Prepares sterile fields and contrast agents; prepares floor stock medications; ensures sterility of surgical packs, trays and disposables to be used in assigned area

Maintains appropriate and adequate supplies during the procedures

Assists radiologist during procedures; capturing specific interventional CT images and assisting with biopsy specimen collection

Operates and understands all features and performance capabilities of the CT systems

Post processes CT images as required (reformatted images, 3D, etc.)

Prepares images for Radiologist interpretation, and transmits images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system

Maintains working knowledge of all department equipment and devices

Reports equipment malfunctions appropriately

Assumes responsibilities for the needs of patient during procedure

Prepares patient and maintains intravenous (IV) access

Provides service-oriented communication with patient; explaining procedure; answering questions

Emphasizes a personalized, individualized, compassionate patient care atmosphere at all times

Dismisses patients for transport and/or assists with patient transport at end of procedure

Provides instructions on appropriate safety measures to patients, family members, and hospital staff as required; ensures appropriate safety precautions are followed

Applies appropriate measures (ALARA Principles) for minimizing radiation exposure

Captures and records radiation dose delivered during the procedure

Functions as part of resuscitation team during Code Blue and/or Rapid Response Team situations

Maintains all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned

Qualification

Computed TomographyRadiographer LicenseAmerican Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsBasic Life SupportPatient CounselingService-oriented CommunicationSafety PrecautionsTeam Collaboration

Required

Minimum one (1) year computed tomography experience in a clinic or acute hospital setting or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in computed tomography

Associates degree in radiologic technology or two (2) years experience in a directly related area

Radiographer License (Hawaii) required at hire

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Radiography required at hire

Basic Life Support required at hire